Kittsee: population and statistics
Kittsee has a population of 3,898 (2026) across 19.3 km², or 202 people per km². It ranks 399 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +29.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,898 residents
- 19.3 km²
- 202 people/km²
- 137 m
Kittsee in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Kittsee ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of people under 15: 20.5% in Kittsee, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 56.9% in Kittsee, compared with an average of 11.5% in Burgenland and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,212 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Burgenland for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Burgenland for “Share of people under 15”.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,697 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pama, 3.3 km away.
Population of Kittsee over time
Kittsee had 3,000 residents in 2016 and 3,898 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,418 |
| 2022 | 3,506 |
| 2023 | 3,630 |
| 2024 | 3,727 |
| 2025 | 3,803 |
| 2026 | 3,898 |
All indicators for Kittsee
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 | Kittsee | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 20.5% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 9 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,674 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,621 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kittsee | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,490 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 480 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kittsee | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 209 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 745 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 256 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 643 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.3 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,765 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 277 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 678 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.1 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,851 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 360 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 917 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,734 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 794 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kittsee | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 53.8% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,980 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,614 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 425 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.4 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 601 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kittsee | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.0% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,424 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kittsee | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 56.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,038 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 449 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kittsee | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 160 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kittsee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work20.7% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.1
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kittsee
Where is Kittsee?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kittsee?
Kittsee has 3,898 residents (2026), ranking 399 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kittsee?
Kittsee covers 19.3 km², with a density of 202 people per km².
Is the population of Kittsee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kittsee went from 3,000 to 3,898, a change of +29.9%.
Where is Kittsee?
Kittsee is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 48.067, longitude 17.067.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Kittsee?
In Kittsee, “Share of people under 15” stands at 20.5% (2026), ranking 9 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kittsee?
In Kittsee, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 56.9% (2024), ranking 1 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kittsee?
In Kittsee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kittsee?
The nearest to Kittsee are Pama (3.3 km), Berg (4.6 km), Edelstal (6.7 km), Deutsch Jahrndorf (6.8 km), Prellenkirchen (8.6 km).