Hornstein: population and statistics
Hornstein has a population of 3,329 (2026) across 37.0 km², or 89.9 people per km². It ranks 512 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,329 residents
- 37.0 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 270 m
Hornstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Hornstein ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of women: 51.9% in Hornstein, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 133.4 in Hornstein, compared with an average of 112.3 in Burgenland and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,189 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,189 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wimpassing an der Leitha, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pottendorf (7,849 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,756 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hornstein over time
Hornstein had 2,914 residents in 2016 and 3,329 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,176 |
| 2022 | 3,217 |
| 2023 | 3,270 |
| 2024 | 3,312 |
| 2025 | 3,323 |
| 2026 | 3,329 |
All indicators for Hornstein
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 | Hornstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.9% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 622 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hornstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,553 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 448 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hornstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 270 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 534 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 301 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 525 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.4 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 444 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 373 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 133.4 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 221 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 559 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 430 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 635 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,585 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hornstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.4% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,371 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 257 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,088 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 633 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.7 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hornstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.1% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 459 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hornstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 515 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 967 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 503 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hornstein | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.3% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,379 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.8% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 305 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hornstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work14.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×0.7
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hornstein
Where is Hornstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hornstein?
Hornstein has 3,329 residents (2026), ranking 512 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hornstein?
Hornstein covers 37.0 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Hornstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hornstein went from 2,914 to 3,329, a change of +14.2%.
Where is Hornstein?
Hornstein is in Burgenland. It belongs to Eisenstadt Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.881, longitude 16.446.
Share of women: what is the figure for Hornstein?
In Hornstein, “Share of women” stands at 51.9% (2026), ranking 148 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hornstein?
In Hornstein, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 133.4 (2026), ranking 221 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hornstein?
In Hornstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,189 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hornstein?
The nearest to Hornstein are Wimpassing an der Leitha (4.0 km), Müllendorf (4.7 km), Pottendorf (5.0 km), Neufeld an der Leitha (5.3 km), Ebenfurth (5.4 km).