Hirm: population and statistics
Hirm has a population of 1,127 (2026) across 3.1 km², or 362 people per km². It ranks 1,584 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,127 residents
- 3.1 km²
- 362 people/km²
- 179 m
Hirm in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Hirm ranks No. 107 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 51.8 in Hirm, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Share of women: 52.2% in Hirm, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,202 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 436 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Antau, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wulkaprodersdorf (1,919 residents), 3.1 km away.
Population of Hirm over time
Hirm had 994 residents in 2016 and 1,127 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,012 |
| 2022 | 1,037 |
| 2023 | 1,061 |
| 2024 | 1,091 |
| 2025 | 1,103 |
| 2026 | 1,127 |
All indicators for Hirm
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Hirm | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.6% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,707 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,602 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 78 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hirm | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 473 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,573 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hirm | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 55 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,895 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 57 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,915 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51.8 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,960 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 102 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,631 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,273 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 438 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 693 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 405 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,748 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hirm | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 352 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,423 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.0 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,004 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hirm | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.1% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 123 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hirm | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 265 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 328 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,588 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hirm | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.3% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 729 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hirm
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.0% ×0.9
- Construction19.0% ×2.8
- Health and social work18.0% ×1.8
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication9.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing3.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Hirm
Where is Hirm?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hirm?
Hirm has 1,127 residents (2026), ranking 1,584 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hirm?
Hirm covers 3.1 km², with a density of 362 people per km².
Is the population of Hirm growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hirm went from 994 to 1,127, a change of +13.4%.
Where is Hirm?
Hirm is in Burgenland. It belongs to Mattersburg (district). Latitude 47.788, longitude 16.456.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hirm?
In Hirm, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 51.8 (2024), ranking 1,960 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of women: what is the figure for Hirm?
In Hirm, “Share of women” stands at 52.2% (2026), ranking 78 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hirm?
In Hirm, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,202 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hirm?
The nearest to Hirm are Antau (2.2 km), Zemendorf-Stöttera (2.5 km), Wulkaprodersdorf (3.1 km), Krensdorf (3.1 km), Pöttelsdorf (4.2 km).