Jois: population and statistics
Jois has a population of 1,693 (2026) across 25.9 km², or 65.3 people per km². It ranks 1,145 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,693 residents
- 25.9 km²
- 65 people/km²
- 130 m
Jois in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Jois ranks No. 63 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 131.7 in Jois, compared with an average of 112.3 in Burgenland and 102.8 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 16.5% in Jois, compared with an average of 13.5% in Burgenland and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 20.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,214 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,630 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Winden am See, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neusiedl am See (8,867 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,856 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Jois over time
Jois had 1,564 residents in 2016 and 1,693 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,624 |
| 2022 | 1,626 |
| 2023 | 1,631 |
| 2024 | 1,647 |
| 2025 | 1,655 |
| 2026 | 1,693 |
All indicators for Jois
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 | Jois | 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) | 23.2% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jois | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 720 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,123 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jois | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 175 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 927 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 190 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 943 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.5 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 342 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 223 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 875 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.7 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 233 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 388 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 832 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,483 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 947 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jois | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 611 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,030 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.8 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 787 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Jois | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.5% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 752 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Jois | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 832 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 493 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,149 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Jois | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 245 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Jois
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work20.4% ×2.0
- Wholesale and retail trade18.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical12.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services10.0% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Jois
Where is Jois?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jois?
Jois has 1,693 residents (2026), ranking 1,145 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Jois?
Jois covers 25.9 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Jois growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jois went from 1,564 to 1,693, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Jois?
Jois is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 47.961, longitude 16.794.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jois?
In Jois, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 131.7 (2026), ranking 233 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Jois?
In Jois, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 16.5% (2024), ranking 245 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jois?
In Jois, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jois?
The nearest to Jois are Winden am See (3.5 km), Neusiedl am See (3.9 km), Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See (5.0 km), Parndorf (6.0 km), Bruckneudorf (6.5 km).