Horitschon: population and statistics
Horitschon has a population of 1,813 (2026) across 18.7 km², or 96.8 people per km². It ranks 1,058 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,813 residents
- 18.7 km²
- 97 people/km²
- 242 m
Horitschon in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Horitschon ranks No. 56 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 71 € in Horitschon, compared with an average of 1,057 € in Burgenland and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of women: 51.7% in Horitschon, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,622 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neckenmarkt, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Deutschkreutz (3,151 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Horitschon over time
Horitschon had 1,902 residents in 2016 and 1,813 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,819 |
| 2022 | 1,827 |
| 2023 | 1,821 |
| 2024 | 1,842 |
| 2025 | 1,807 |
| 2026 | 1,813 |
All indicators for Horitschon
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 | Horitschon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.1% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 330 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 297 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Horitschon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 777 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,035 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Horitschon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 144 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,113 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 166 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,070 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.0 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 960 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 175 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,116 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,046 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 339 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,008 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 71 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,920 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Horitschon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.9% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,720 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 746 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 892 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.4 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 632 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Horitschon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.9% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,188 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Horitschon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.8% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,230 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 550 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,021 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Horitschon | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,608 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.0% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 792 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Horitschon
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.6% ×1.2
- Construction15.6% ×2.3
- Health and social work12.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Horitschon
Where is Horitschon?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horitschon?
Horitschon has 1,813 residents (2026), ranking 1,058 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Horitschon?
Horitschon covers 18.7 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of Horitschon growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Horitschon went from 1,902 to 1,813, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Horitschon?
Horitschon is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.589, longitude 16.547.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Horitschon?
In Horitschon, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 71 € (2019), ranking 1,920 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Horitschon?
In Horitschon, “Share of women” stands at 51.7% (2026), ranking 201 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Horitschon?
In Horitschon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Horitschon?
The nearest to Horitschon are Neckenmarkt (1.2 km), Raiding (2.8 km), Lackendorf (3.4 km), Unterfrauenhaid (4.0 km), Ritzing (4.5 km).