Kukmirn: population and statistics
Kukmirn has a population of 1,984 (2026) across 40.5 km², or 49.0 people per km². It ranks 969 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,984 residents
- 40.5 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 256 m
Kukmirn in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Kukmirn ranks No. 47 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.7% in Kukmirn, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 143 € in Kukmirn, compared with an average of 393 € in Burgenland and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.0% 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?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,672 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gerersdorf-Sulz, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Güssing (3,534 residents), 9.0 km away.
Population of Kukmirn over time
Kukmirn had 2,021 residents in 2016 and 1,984 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,009 |
| 2022 | 2,012 |
| 2023 | 2,004 |
| 2024 | 2,008 |
| 2025 | 1,985 |
| 2026 | 1,984 |
All indicators for Kukmirn
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 | Kukmirn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.7% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 81 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 129 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kukmirn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 834 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 960 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kukmirn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 166 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 975 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 180 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 999 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.6 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,026 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 165 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,166 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,528 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 143 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,896 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,637 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 846 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kukmirn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.0% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.3% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 486 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,202 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.5 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,369 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kukmirn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.4% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 865 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kukmirn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.7% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,243 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 601 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 939 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kukmirn | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.3% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,784 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kukmirn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.6% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services10.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kukmirn
Where is Kukmirn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kukmirn?
Kukmirn has 1,984 residents (2026), ranking 969 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kukmirn?
Kukmirn covers 40.5 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Kukmirn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kukmirn went from 2,021 to 1,984, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Kukmirn?
Kukmirn is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.072, longitude 16.205.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Kukmirn?
In Kukmirn, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.7% (2026), ranking 81 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kukmirn?
In Kukmirn, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 143 € (2019), ranking 1,896 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kukmirn?
In Kukmirn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kukmirn?
The nearest to Kukmirn are Gerersdorf-Sulz (3.7 km), Heugraben (5.1 km), Rohr im Burgenland (5.9 km), Neustift bei Güssing (6.7 km), Rudersdorf (6.8 km).