Nickelsdorf: population and statistics
Nickelsdorf has a population of 1,806 (2026) across 60.7 km², or 29.8 people per km². It ranks 1,063 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,806 residents
- 60.7 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 138 m
Nickelsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Nickelsdorf ranks No. 57 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 67.3% in Nickelsdorf, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 24.1% in Nickelsdorf, compared with an average of 11.5% in Burgenland and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,501 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zurndorf, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gols (3,929 residents), 13 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 Nickelsdorf over time
Nickelsdorf had 1,753 residents in 2016 and 1,806 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,809 |
| 2022 | 1,830 |
| 2023 | 1,855 |
| 2024 | 1,846 |
| 2025 | 1,843 |
| 2026 | 1,806 |
All indicators for Nickelsdorf
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 | Nickelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.0% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 455 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 517 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nickelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 799 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,008 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nickelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 138 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,168 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 152 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,171 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,331 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 172 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,130 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) | 233 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,499 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,131 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,202 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nickelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 67.3% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,947 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.6% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 166 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 556 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,101 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.3 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,090 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nickelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.0% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 811 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Nickelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 24.1% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 76 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 539 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,036 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Nickelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.4% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,197 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.4% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Nickelsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work24.1% ×2.4
- Wholesale and retail trade15.9% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services14.1% ×1.8
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.7% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical4.7% ×0.3
- Other service activities4.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Nickelsdorf
Where is Nickelsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nickelsdorf?
Nickelsdorf has 1,806 residents (2026), ranking 1,063 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Nickelsdorf?
Nickelsdorf covers 60.7 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Nickelsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nickelsdorf went from 1,753 to 1,806, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Nickelsdorf?
Nickelsdorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 47.941, longitude 17.069.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Nickelsdorf?
In Nickelsdorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 67.3% (2024), ranking 1,947 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Nickelsdorf?
In Nickelsdorf, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 24.1% (2024), ranking 76 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nickelsdorf?
In Nickelsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nickelsdorf?
The nearest to Nickelsdorf are Zurndorf (6.8 km), Deutsch Jahrndorf (8.4 km), Halbturn (10 km), Gattendorf (11 km), Mönchhof (12 km).