Litzelsdorf: population and statistics
Litzelsdorf has a population of 1,137 (2026) across 13.9 km², or 81.9 people per km². It ranks 1,578 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,137 residents
- 13.9 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 282 m
Litzelsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Litzelsdorf ranks No. 106 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.5% in Litzelsdorf, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 176 € in Litzelsdorf, compared with an average of 393 € in Burgenland and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,206 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,944 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Stinatz, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stegersbach (2,746 residents), 5.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,824 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Litzelsdorf over time
Litzelsdorf had 1,164 residents in 2016 and 1,137 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,133 |
| 2022 | 1,151 |
| 2023 | 1,151 |
| 2024 | 1,145 |
| 2025 | 1,151 |
| 2026 | 1,137 |
All indicators for Litzelsdorf
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 | Litzelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.5% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,918 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.6% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 282 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 170 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Litzelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 520 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,477 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Litzelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 96 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,556 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 102 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,589 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.2 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,083 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 116 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,529 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.0 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 848 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 176 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,786 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 817 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,445 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Litzelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.3% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,556 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) | 288 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,551 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.2 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,332 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Litzelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.5% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,297 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Litzelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.2% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 357 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,515 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Litzelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.7% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 703 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Litzelsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical17.4% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.4% ×1.7
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Construction9.6% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Litzelsdorf
Where is Litzelsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Litzelsdorf?
Litzelsdorf has 1,137 residents (2026), ranking 1,578 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Litzelsdorf?
Litzelsdorf covers 13.9 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Litzelsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Litzelsdorf went from 1,164 to 1,137, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Litzelsdorf?
Litzelsdorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.209, longitude 16.163.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Litzelsdorf?
In Litzelsdorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.5% (2026), ranking 1,918 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Litzelsdorf?
In Litzelsdorf, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 176 € (2019), ranking 1,786 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Litzelsdorf?
In Litzelsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Litzelsdorf?
The nearest to Litzelsdorf are Stinatz (2.3 km), Ollersdorf im Burgenland (2.6 km), Olbendorf (3.8 km), Oberdorf im Burgenland (4.3 km), Hackerberg (4.4 km).