Neustift bei Güssing: population and statistics
Neustift bei Güssing has a population of 432 (2026) across 11.4 km², or 37.8 people per km². It ranks 2,014 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 432 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 253 m
Neustift bei Güssing in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Neustift bei Güssing ranks No. 158 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,206 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Burgenland for “Median age”.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,602 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tschanigraben, 3.9 km away.
Population of Neustift bei Güssing over time
Neustift bei Güssing had 502 residents in 2016 and 432 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 446 |
| 2022 | 447 |
| 2023 | 446 |
| 2024 | 434 |
| 2025 | 444 |
| 2026 | 432 |
All indicators for Neustift bei Güssing
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 bei Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 6.2% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 36.6% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 59.7 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 52.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Neustift bei Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 217 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,972 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.01 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neustift bei Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 27 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 2,052 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 29 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 2,054 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.4 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 44 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,986 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.9 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 77 € | 393 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 437 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Neustift bei Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 62.3% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 10.4% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 51 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,062 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 11.7 | 44.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neustift bei Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.2% | 75.6% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Neustift bei Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.8% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 131 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,001 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neustift bei Güssing | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.1% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Neustift bei Güssing
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work23.3% ×2.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.7% ×0.8
- Transport and storage4.7% ×2.1
- Information and communication4.7% ×0.6
- Real estate4.7% ×3.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Neustift bei Güssing
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neustift bei Güssing?
Neustift bei Güssing has 432 residents (2026), ranking 2,014 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neustift bei Güssing?
Neustift bei Güssing covers 11.4 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Neustift bei Güssing growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neustift bei Güssing went from 502 to 432, a change of −13.9%.
Where is Neustift bei Güssing?
Neustift bei Güssing is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.024, longitude 16.258.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Neustift bei Güssing?
In Neustift bei Güssing, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 51 (2024), ranking 2,062 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Neustift bei Güssing?
In Neustift bei Güssing, “Enterprises” stands at 27 (2024), ranking 2,052 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neustift bei Güssing?
In Neustift bei Güssing, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neustift bei Güssing?
The nearest to Neustift bei Güssing are Tschanigraben (3.9 km), Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal (3.9 km), Eltendorf (4.4 km), Inzenhof (4.8 km), Gerersdorf-Sulz (5.0 km).