Neustift an der Lafnitz: population and statistics
Neustift an der Lafnitz has a population of 829 (2026) across 3.5 km², or 237 people per km². It ranks 1,797 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 829 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 237 people/km²
- 419 m
Neustift an der Lafnitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Neustift an der Lafnitz ranks No. 135 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.1% in Neustift an der Lafnitz, compared with an average of 11.5% in Burgenland and 20.1% nationally.
Share of women: 53.2% in Neustift an der Lafnitz, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,184 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Burgenland for “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 490 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lafnitz (1,478 residents), 1.2 km away.
Population of Neustift an der Lafnitz over time
Neustift an der Lafnitz had 783 residents in 2016 and 829 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 804 |
| 2022 | 792 |
| 2023 | 810 |
| 2024 | 829 |
| 2025 | 823 |
| 2026 | 829 |
All indicators for Neustift an der Lafnitz
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 | Neustift an der Lafnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.2% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,593 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 53.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 15 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neustift an der Lafnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 336 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,801 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neustift an der Lafnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 48 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,940 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 54 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,938 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,808 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 58 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,915 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.0 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,871 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 173 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,798 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 517 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,674 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neustift an der Lafnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.6% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 48 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 135 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,912 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.4 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,821 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neustift an der Lafnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.4% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 59 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neustift an der Lafnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.1% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,970 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 259 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,746 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neustift an der Lafnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.6% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 246 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neustift an der Lafnitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.0% ×1.4
- Other service activities17.2% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neustift an der Lafnitz?
Neustift an der Lafnitz has 829 residents (2026), ranking 1,797 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neustift an der Lafnitz?
Neustift an der Lafnitz covers 3.5 km², with a density of 237 people per km².
Is the population of Neustift an der Lafnitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neustift an der Lafnitz went from 783 to 829, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Neustift an der Lafnitz?
Neustift an der Lafnitz is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.367, longitude 16.028.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Neustift an der Lafnitz?
In Neustift an der Lafnitz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.1% (2024), ranking 1,970 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Neustift an der Lafnitz?
In Neustift an der Lafnitz, “Share of women” stands at 53.2% (2026), ranking 15 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neustift an der Lafnitz?
In Neustift an der Lafnitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,184 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neustift an der Lafnitz?
The nearest to Neustift an der Lafnitz are Lafnitz (1.2 km), Grafenschachen (2.9 km), Rohrbach an der Lafnitz (3.6 km), Grafendorf bei Hartberg (4.1 km), Loipersdorf-Kitzladen (5.3 km).