Mönchhof: population and statistics
Mönchhof has a population of 2,176 (2026) across 33.6 km², or 64.8 people per km². It ranks 888 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,176 residents
- 33.6 km²
- 65 people/km²
- 130 m
Mönchhof in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Mönchhof ranks No. 37 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.8% in Mönchhof, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 62.1% in Mönchhof, compared with an average of 63.1% in Burgenland and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,216 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,700 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Halbturn, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gols (3,929 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,864 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mönchhof over time
Mönchhof had 2,283 residents in 2016 and 2,176 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,214 |
| 2022 | 2,194 |
| 2023 | 2,189 |
| 2024 | 2,195 |
| 2025 | 2,191 |
| 2026 | 2,176 |
All indicators for Mönchhof
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 | Mönchhof | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.8% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,902 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.9% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 464 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 266 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mönchhof | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 951 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 838 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mönchhof | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 212 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 722 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 232 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 742 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.9 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 522 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 269 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 691 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 330 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 270 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,309 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 849 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,417 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mönchhof | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.7% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,489 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) | 750 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 882 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.2 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 903 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mönchhof | 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 | Mönchhof | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.6% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,255 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 663 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 830 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mönchhof | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.1% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,649 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.4% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mönchhof
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work17.5% ×1.8
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.5
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services3.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Mönchhof
Where is Mönchhof?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mönchhof?
Mönchhof has 2,176 residents (2026), ranking 888 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mönchhof?
Mönchhof covers 33.6 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Mönchhof growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mönchhof went from 2,283 to 2,176, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Mönchhof?
Mönchhof is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 47.881, longitude 16.942.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Mönchhof?
In Mönchhof, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.8% (2026), ranking 1,902 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Mönchhof?
In Mönchhof, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 62.1% (2024), ranking 1,649 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mönchhof?
In Mönchhof, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,216 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mönchhof?
The nearest to Mönchhof are Halbturn (2.7 km), Gols (3.1 km), Frauenkirchen (4.8 km), Weiden am See (6.8 km), Podersdorf am See (8.5 km).