Mühlgraben: population and statistics
Mühlgraben has a population of 376 (2026) across 5.5 km², or 67.7 people per km². It ranks 2,033 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 376 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 293 m
Mühlgraben in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Mühlgraben ranks No. 160 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,223 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 777 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Minihof-Liebau (1,046 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,892 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mühlgraben over time
Mühlgraben had 390 residents in 2016 and 376 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 383 |
| 2022 | 385 |
| 2023 | 385 |
| 2024 | 385 |
| 2025 | 375 |
| 2026 | 376 |
All indicators for Mühlgraben
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 | Mühlgraben | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.3% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.0% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 54.7 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 46.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Mühlgraben | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 171 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,014 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mühlgraben | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 28 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 2,050 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 32 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 2,040 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.1 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 22 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 2,066 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 68 € | 393 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,687 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Mühlgraben | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.2% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 56 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,055 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.9 | 44.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mühlgraben | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.7% | 75.6% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Mühlgraben | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 111 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,027 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mühlgraben | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.4% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Mühlgraben
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.7% ×3.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.6% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical13.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work13.6% ×1.4
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.5% ×4.2
- Manufacturing4.5% ×0.8
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Mühlgraben
Where is Mühlgraben?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mühlgraben?
Mühlgraben has 376 residents (2026), ranking 2,033 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mühlgraben?
Mühlgraben covers 5.5 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Mühlgraben growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mühlgraben went from 390 to 376, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Mühlgraben?
Mühlgraben is in Burgenland. It belongs to Jennersdorf (district). Latitude 46.890, longitude 16.056.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Mühlgraben?
In Mühlgraben, “Active trade licences” stands at 22 (2026), ranking 2,066 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Mühlgraben?
In Mühlgraben, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 56 (2024), ranking 2,055 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mühlgraben?
In Mühlgraben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,223 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mühlgraben?
The nearest to Mühlgraben are Minihof-Liebau (1.3 km), Neuhaus am Klausenbach (3.1 km), Fehring (6.2 km), Sankt Martin an der Raab (6.8 km), Kapfenstein (6.9 km).