Mattersburg: population and statistics
Mattersburg has a population of 7,563 (2026) across 28.2 km², or 268 people per km². It ranks 144 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,563 residents
- 28.2 km²
- 268 people/km²
- 238 m
Mattersburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Mattersburg ranks No. 4 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,948 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Marz, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wiener Neustadt (50,025 residents), 14 km away.
Population of Mattersburg over time
Mattersburg had 7,238 residents in 2016 and 7,563 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,538 |
| 2022 | 7,558 |
| 2023 | 7,514 |
| 2024 | 7,527 |
| 2025 | 7,554 |
| 2026 | 7,563 |
All indicators for Mattersburg
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 | Mattersburg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 991 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mattersburg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,462 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 136 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mattersburg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 607 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 138 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 757 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 121 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.2 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 684 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 849 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 134 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.3 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 561 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 475 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 597 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 862 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,401 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mattersburg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.2% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,573 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,809 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 160 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.4 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 402 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mattersburg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.6% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,396 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mattersburg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 541 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,163 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 138 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mattersburg | 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) | 16.3% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mattersburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work14.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Construction10.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Mattersburg
Where is Mattersburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mattersburg?
Mattersburg has 7,563 residents (2026), ranking 144 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mattersburg?
Mattersburg covers 28.2 km², with a density of 268 people per km².
Is the population of Mattersburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mattersburg went from 7,238 to 7,563, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Mattersburg?
Mattersburg is in Burgenland. It belongs to Mattersburg (district). Latitude 47.738, longitude 16.397.
Private households: what is the figure for Mattersburg?
In Mattersburg, “Private households” stands at 3,462 (2024), ranking 136 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Establishments: what is the figure for Mattersburg?
In Mattersburg, “Establishments” stands at 757 (2024), ranking 121 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 170.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mattersburg?
In Mattersburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mattersburg?
The nearest to Mattersburg are Marz (2.8 km), Pöttelsdorf (3.4 km), Rohrbach bei Mattersburg (3.6 km), Wiesen (4.3 km), Sigleß (4.4 km).