Neckenmarkt: population and statistics
Neckenmarkt has a population of 1,656 (2026) across 26.9 km², or 61.5 people per km². It ranks 1,172 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,656 residents
- 26.9 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 229 m
Neckenmarkt in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Neckenmarkt ranks No. 66 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.1% in Neckenmarkt, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.3% in Neckenmarkt, compared with an average of 11.5% in Burgenland and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,770 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Horitschon, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Deutschkreutz (3,151 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neckenmarkt over time
Neckenmarkt had 1,676 residents in 2016 and 1,656 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,679 |
| 2022 | 1,658 |
| 2023 | 1,660 |
| 2024 | 1,681 |
| 2025 | 1,675 |
| 2026 | 1,656 |
All indicators for Neckenmarkt
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 | Neckenmarkt | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.1% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 154 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 170 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neckenmarkt | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 705 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,143 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neckenmarkt | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 159 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,016 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 173 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,029 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.4 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 623 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 180 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,088 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.7 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 647 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 273 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,294 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 763 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,484 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neckenmarkt | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.5% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,356 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 461 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,242 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.3 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,222 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neckenmarkt | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.5% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 854 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neckenmarkt | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 511 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,087 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neckenmarkt | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.9% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,671 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.3% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 729 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neckenmarkt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.7% ×1.1
- Construction13.6% ×2.0
- Other service activities13.0% ×1.5
- Health and social work12.4% ×1.2
- Information and communication9.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Neckenmarkt
Where is Neckenmarkt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neckenmarkt?
Neckenmarkt has 1,656 residents (2026), ranking 1,172 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neckenmarkt?
Neckenmarkt covers 26.9 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Neckenmarkt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neckenmarkt went from 1,676 to 1,656, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Neckenmarkt?
Neckenmarkt is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.600, longitude 16.547.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Neckenmarkt?
In Neckenmarkt, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.1% (2026), ranking 154 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Neckenmarkt?
In Neckenmarkt, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.3% (2024), ranking 1,773 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neckenmarkt?
In Neckenmarkt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neckenmarkt?
The nearest to Neckenmarkt are Horitschon (1.2 km), Lackendorf (3.6 km), Raiding (3.9 km), Ritzing (4.0 km), Unterfrauenhaid (4.7 km).