Illmitz: population and statistics
Illmitz has a population of 2,308 (2026) across 91.8 km², or 25.1 people per km². It ranks 816 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,308 residents
- 91.8 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 120 m
Illmitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Illmitz ranks No. 34 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 124.6 in Illmitz, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,225 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,859 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Apetlon, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gols (3,929 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,900 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Illmitz over time
Illmitz had 2,359 residents in 2016 and 2,308 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,377 |
| 2022 | 2,372 |
| 2023 | 2,365 |
| 2024 | 2,357 |
| 2025 | 2,333 |
| 2026 | 2,308 |
All indicators for Illmitz
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 | Illmitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.5% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,809 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.6% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 55 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 45 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Illmitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,026 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 758 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Illmitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 266 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 541 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 292 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 554 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124.6 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 293 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 632 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.9 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 282 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 363 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 907 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 333 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,783 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Illmitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.9% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 852 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 795 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.3 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 813 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Illmitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.5% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,456 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Illmitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.2% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,642 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 710 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 753 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Illmitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.2% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,638 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.7% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 664 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Illmitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.8% ×3.1
- Wholesale and retail trade21.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work15.9% ×1.6
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Illmitz
Where is Illmitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Illmitz?
Illmitz has 2,308 residents (2026), ranking 816 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Illmitz?
Illmitz covers 91.8 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Illmitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Illmitz went from 2,359 to 2,308, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Illmitz?
Illmitz is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 47.763, longitude 16.800.
Median age: what is the figure for Illmitz?
In Illmitz, “Median age” stands at 54.3 years (2026), ranking 45 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Illmitz?
In Illmitz, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 124.6 (2024), ranking 205 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Illmitz?
In Illmitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,225 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Illmitz?
The nearest to Illmitz are Apetlon (3.1 km), Mörbisch am See (10.0 km), Sankt Andrä am Zicksee (10 km), Rust (10 km), Pamhagen (10 km).