Nikitsch: population and statistics
Nikitsch has a population of 1,356 (2026) across 50.8 km², or 26.7 people per km². It ranks 1,395 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,356 residents
- 50.8 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 226 m
Nikitsch in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Nikitsch ranks No. 85 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 36.5% in Nikitsch, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 70.2% in Nikitsch, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 34.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,224 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,108 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Deutschkreutz (3,151 residents), 7.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,896 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Nikitsch over time
Nikitsch had 1,383 residents in 2016 and 1,356 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,402 |
| 2022 | 1,413 |
| 2023 | 1,427 |
| 2024 | 1,406 |
| 2025 | 1,389 |
| 2026 | 1,356 |
All indicators for Nikitsch
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 | Nikitsch | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 36.5% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 2 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 57.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 4 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nikitsch | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 616 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,299 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nikitsch | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 111 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,417 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 126 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,390 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.4 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 982 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 131 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,388 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,043 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 156 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,860 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,862 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 710 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nikitsch | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.2% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 316 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.9 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,484 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nikitsch | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.8% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 717 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Nikitsch | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 743 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 362 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,497 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Nikitsch | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Nikitsch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work34.4% ×3.4
- Wholesale and retail trade18.3% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Information and communication7.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.8
- Construction4.6% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.6% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Nikitsch
Where is Nikitsch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nikitsch?
Nikitsch has 1,356 residents (2026), ranking 1,395 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Nikitsch?
Nikitsch covers 50.8 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Nikitsch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nikitsch went from 1,383 to 1,356, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Nikitsch?
Nikitsch is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.536, longitude 16.659.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Nikitsch?
In Nikitsch, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 36.5% (2026), ranking 2 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Nikitsch?
In Nikitsch, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 70.2% (2024), ranking 1,877 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nikitsch?
In Nikitsch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,224 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nikitsch?
The nearest to Nikitsch are Deutschkreutz (7.7 km), Großwarasdorf (8.0 km), Lutzmannsburg (8.1 km), Raiding (10 km), Horitschon (10 km).