Kemeten: population and statistics
Kemeten has a population of 1,559 (2026) across 20.7 km², or 75.4 people per km². It ranks 1,238 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,559 residents
- 20.7 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 298 m
Kemeten in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Kemeten ranks No. 68 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 69.1 in Kemeten, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 73.6% in Kemeten, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,207 kWh a year here.
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Population of Kemeten over time
Kemeten had 1,464 residents in 2016 and 1,559 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,495 |
| 2022 | 1,512 |
| 2023 | 1,549 |
| 2024 | 1,553 |
| 2025 | 1,539 |
| 2026 | 1,559 |
All indicators for Kemeten
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 | Kemeten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 794 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 392 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kemeten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 695 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,156 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kemeten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 97 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,544 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 107 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,541 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.1 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 190 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,027 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 121.9 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 358 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 244 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,436 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,751 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 337 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kemeten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.6% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,652 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.5% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 323 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 553 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,109 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.7 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 835 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kemeten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.9% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 486 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kemeten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.7% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 454 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,239 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kemeten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.9% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kemeten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.9% ×1.3
- Construction13.2% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services10.0% ×1.3
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Kemeten
Where is Kemeten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kemeten?
Kemeten has 1,559 residents (2026), ranking 1,238 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kemeten?
Kemeten covers 20.7 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Kemeten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kemeten went from 1,464 to 1,559, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Kemeten?
Kemeten is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.250, longitude 16.153.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kemeten?
In Kemeten, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 69.1 (2024), ranking 1,708 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Kemeten?
In Kemeten, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 73.6% (2024), ranking 1,652 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kemeten?
In Kemeten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,207 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kemeten?
The nearest to Kemeten are Wolfau (4.3 km), Litzelsdorf (4.6 km), Wörterberg (4.9 km), Stinatz (5.3 km), Oberwart (5.7 km).