Neufeld an der Leitha: population and statistics
Neufeld an der Leitha has a population of 3,633 (2026) across 4.3 km², or 845 people per km². It ranks 450 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,633 residents
- 4.3 km²
- 845 people/km²
- 230 m
Neufeld an der Leitha in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Neufeld an der Leitha ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of women: 51.7% in Neufeld an der Leitha, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,189 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 602 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ebenfurth, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pottendorf (7,849 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,756 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neufeld an der Leitha over time
Neufeld an der Leitha had 3,234 residents in 2016 and 3,633 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,587 |
| 2022 | 3,640 |
| 2023 | 3,642 |
| 2024 | 3,621 |
| 2025 | 3,594 |
| 2026 | 3,633 |
All indicators for Neufeld an der Leitha
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 | Neufeld an der Leitha | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neufeld an der Leitha | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,658 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 399 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neufeld an der Leitha | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 247 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 591 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 278 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 582 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.5 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,513 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 346 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 521 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,089 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 260 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,357 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 611 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,609 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neufeld an der Leitha | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.0% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,605 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.2% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 956 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 718 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.6 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,264 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neufeld an der Leitha | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.7% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 511 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neufeld an der Leitha | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 610 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,007 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 472 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neufeld an der Leitha | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.8% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,580 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 367 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neufeld an der Leitha
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities15.2% ×1.8
- Health and social work13.7% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services9.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.6% ×1.0
- Construction3.8% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neufeld an der Leitha?
Neufeld an der Leitha has 3,633 residents (2026), ranking 450 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neufeld an der Leitha?
Neufeld an der Leitha covers 4.3 km², with a density of 845 people per km².
Is the population of Neufeld an der Leitha growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neufeld an der Leitha went from 3,234 to 3,633, a change of +12.3%.
Where is Neufeld an der Leitha?
Neufeld an der Leitha is in Burgenland. It belongs to Eisenstadt Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.868, longitude 16.377.
Average household size: what is the figure for Neufeld an der Leitha?
In Neufeld an der Leitha, “Average household size” stands at 2.12 persons (2024), ranking 1,757 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of women: what is the figure for Neufeld an der Leitha?
In Neufeld an der Leitha, “Share of women” stands at 51.7% (2026), ranking 201 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neufeld an der Leitha?
In Neufeld an der Leitha, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,189 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neufeld an der Leitha?
The nearest to Neufeld an der Leitha are Ebenfurth (0.9 km), Zillingdorf (3.8 km), Eggendorf (4.2 km), Steinbrunn (4.4 km), Pottendorf (4.4 km).