Lockenhaus: population and statistics
Lockenhaus has a population of 2,046 (2026) across 58.8 km², or 34.8 people per km². It ranks 944 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,046 residents
- 58.8 km²
- 35 people/km²
- 342 m
Lockenhaus in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Lockenhaus ranks No. 45 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.9% in Lockenhaus, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 72.9% in Lockenhaus, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,176 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,239 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Piringsdorf, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberpullendorf (3,298 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,704 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lockenhaus over time
Lockenhaus had 2,037 residents in 2016 and 2,046 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,016 |
| 2022 | 2,017 |
| 2023 | 2,068 |
| 2024 | 2,058 |
| 2025 | 2,072 |
| 2026 | 2,046 |
All indicators for Lockenhaus
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 | Lockenhaus | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.9% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,758 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.8% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 265 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 266 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lockenhaus | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 927 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 866 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lockenhaus | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 148 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,078 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 167 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,066 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,404 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 207 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 939 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 877 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 460 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 638 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,067 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 601 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lockenhaus | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.9% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,720 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) | 967 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 710 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.7 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 476 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lockenhaus | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.4% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,507 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lockenhaus | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.6% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 734 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 596 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 946 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lockenhaus | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.6% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 855 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lockenhaus
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.8% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services14.0% ×1.8
- Construction10.6% ×1.6
- Health and social work9.7% ×1.0
- Information and communication8.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Lockenhaus
Where is Lockenhaus?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lockenhaus?
Lockenhaus has 2,046 residents (2026), ranking 944 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lockenhaus?
Lockenhaus covers 58.8 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Lockenhaus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lockenhaus went from 2,037 to 2,046, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Lockenhaus?
Lockenhaus is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.407, longitude 16.417.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Lockenhaus?
In Lockenhaus, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.9% (2026), ranking 1,758 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Lockenhaus?
In Lockenhaus, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 72.9% (2024), ranking 1,720 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lockenhaus?
In Lockenhaus, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,176 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lockenhaus?
The nearest to Lockenhaus are Piringsdorf (4.7 km), Unterrabnitz-Schwendgraben (6.1 km), Pilgersdorf (6.3 km), Unterkohlstätten (7.8 km), Oberloisdorf (8.1 km).