Mischendorf: population and statistics
Mischendorf has a population of 1,425 (2026) across 26.2 km², or 54.4 people per km². It ranks 1,346 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,425 residents
- 26.2 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 274 m
Mischendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Mischendorf ranks No. 77 by population.
Share of people under 15: 9.6% in Mischendorf, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 99 € in Mischendorf, compared with an average of 393 € in Burgenland and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,209 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,667 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kohfidisch, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Großpetersdorf (3,585 residents), 5.0 km away.
Population of Mischendorf over time
Mischendorf had 1,631 residents in 2016 and 1,425 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,527 |
| 2022 | 1,492 |
| 2023 | 1,484 |
| 2024 | 1,466 |
| 2025 | 1,442 |
| 2026 | 1,425 |
All indicators for Mischendorf
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 | Mischendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.6% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,965 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.1% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 67 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 36 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mischendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 638 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,262 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mischendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 80 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,709 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 86 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,725 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59.6 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,896 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 109 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,577 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,730 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 99 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,959 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 73 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,919 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mischendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.2% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,783 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.4% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 185 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 201 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,769 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.9 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mischendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.7% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 93 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mischendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.4% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,617 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 437 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,293 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mischendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.1% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,543 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.7% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mischendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work24.8% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade22.0% ×1.0
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.5% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Mischendorf
Where is Mischendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mischendorf?
Mischendorf has 1,425 residents (2026), ranking 1,346 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mischendorf?
Mischendorf covers 26.2 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Mischendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mischendorf went from 1,631 to 1,425, a change of −12.6%.
Where is Mischendorf?
Mischendorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.194, longitude 16.312.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Mischendorf?
In Mischendorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 9.6% (2026), ranking 1,965 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Mischendorf?
In Mischendorf, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 99 € (2019), ranking 1,959 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mischendorf?
In Mischendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,209 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mischendorf?
The nearest to Mischendorf are Kohfidisch (4.1 km), Güttenbach (4.2 km), Badersdorf (4.6 km), Neuberg im Burgenland (4.9 km), Großpetersdorf (5.0 km).