Lackenbach: population and statistics
Lackenbach has a population of 1,125 (2026) across 18.1 km², or 62.2 people per km². It ranks 1,586 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,125 residents
- 18.1 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 307 m
Lackenbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Lackenbach ranks No. 108 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 0 € in Lackenbach, compared with an average of 1,057 € in Burgenland and 1,719 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 69.8% in Lackenbach, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,218 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,534 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lackendorf, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weppersdorf (1,878 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,872 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lackenbach over time
Lackenbach had 1,155 residents in 2016 and 1,125 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,154 |
| 2022 | 1,154 |
| 2023 | 1,160 |
| 2024 | 1,155 |
| 2025 | 1,161 |
| 2026 | 1,125 |
All indicators for Lackenbach
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 | Lackenbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,861 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.5% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 134 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 195 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lackenbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 487 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,552 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lackenbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 65 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,824 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 75 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,807 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,820 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 83 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,750 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.8 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,794 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 278 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,273 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 0 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lackenbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.8% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,895 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 260 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,621 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.4 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,525 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lackenbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.3% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 335 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lackenbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 810 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 336 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,561 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lackenbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.0% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,425 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lackenbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work15.9% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services12.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities12.2% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.2
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Lackenbach
Where is Lackenbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lackenbach?
Lackenbach has 1,125 residents (2026), ranking 1,586 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lackenbach?
Lackenbach covers 18.1 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Lackenbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lackenbach went from 1,155 to 1,125, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Lackenbach?
Lackenbach is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.589, longitude 16.463.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Lackenbach?
In Lackenbach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 0 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Lackenbach?
In Lackenbach, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 69.8% (2024), ranking 1,895 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lackenbach?
In Lackenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,218 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lackenbach?
The nearest to Lackenbach are Lackendorf (2.9 km), Weppersdorf (2.9 km), Unterfrauenhaid (3.4 km), Ritzing (3.5 km), Markt Sankt Martin (4.1 km).