Loretto: population and statistics
Loretto has a population of 545 (2026) across 2.4 km², or 229 people per km². It ranks 1,966 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 545 residents
- 2.4 km²
- 229 people/km²
- 224 m
Loretto in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Loretto ranks No. 155 by population.
Share of people under 15: 9.9% in Loretto, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,189 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 333 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stotzing (839 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,756 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Loretto over time
Loretto had 466 residents in 2016 and 545 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 476 |
| 2022 | 501 |
| 2023 | 516 |
| 2024 | 522 |
| 2025 | 520 |
| 2026 | 545 |
All indicators for Loretto
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 | Loretto | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.9% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,955 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.9% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 622 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 195 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Loretto | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 247 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,936 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Loretto | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 36 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 2,010 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 37 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 2,027 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.3 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,669 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 61 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,894 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.9 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 576 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 131 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,921 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 267 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,814 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Loretto | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.9% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,858 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 243 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 74 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,030 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.3 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,900 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Loretto | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.9% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 81 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Loretto | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 152 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,970 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Loretto | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.0% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 104 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: Loretto
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities11.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services10.0% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.0% ×4.6
- Construction5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Loretto
Where is Loretto?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Loretto?
Loretto has 545 residents (2026), ranking 1,966 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Loretto?
Loretto covers 2.4 km², with a density of 229 people per km².
Is the population of Loretto growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Loretto went from 466 to 545, a change of +17.0%.
Where is Loretto?
Loretto is in Burgenland. It belongs to Eisenstadt Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.915, longitude 16.517.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Loretto?
In Loretto, “Share of people under 15” stands at 9.9% (2026), ranking 1,955 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Loretto?
In Loretto, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 74 (2024), ranking 2,030 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Loretto?
In Loretto, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,189 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Loretto?
The nearest to Loretto are Stotzing (2.2 km), Au am Leithaberge (2.5 km), Leithaprodersdorf (3.8 km), Seibersdorf (4.8 km), Hof am Leithaberge (5.6 km).