Oberdorf im Burgenland: population and statistics
Oberdorf im Burgenland has a population of 959 (2026) across 9.2 km², or 104 people per km². It ranks 1,708 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 959 residents
- 9.2 km²
- 104 people/km²
- 306 m
Oberdorf im Burgenland in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Oberdorf im Burgenland ranks No. 120 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 90.4% in Oberdorf im Burgenland, compared with an average of 75.6% in Burgenland and 53.0% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 10.6 in Oberdorf im Burgenland, compared with an average of 44.6 in Burgenland and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,203 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,296 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Olbendorf (1,481 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,812 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Oberdorf im Burgenland over time
Oberdorf im Burgenland had 1,000 residents in 2016 and 959 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,010 |
| 2022 | 997 |
| 2023 | 1,000 |
| 2024 | 984 |
| 2025 | 978 |
| 2026 | 959 |
All indicators for Oberdorf im Burgenland
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 | Oberdorf im Burgenland | 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) | 26.5% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 153 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberdorf im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 444 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,618 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberdorf im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 44 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,967 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,964 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49.8 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,970 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 51 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,947 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,964 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 90 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,965 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 256 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,820 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberdorf im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.3% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.7% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 157 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 104 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,984 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 10.6 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,967 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oberdorf im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 90.4% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 8 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberdorf im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 297 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,667 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oberdorf im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Oberdorf im Burgenland
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities18.0% ×2.1
- Health and social work14.0% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.0% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.0% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberdorf im Burgenland
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberdorf im Burgenland?
Oberdorf im Burgenland has 959 residents (2026), ranking 1,708 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oberdorf im Burgenland?
Oberdorf im Burgenland covers 9.2 km², with a density of 104 people per km².
Is the population of Oberdorf im Burgenland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oberdorf im Burgenland went from 1,000 to 959, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Oberdorf im Burgenland?
Oberdorf im Burgenland is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.220, longitude 16.217.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Oberdorf im Burgenland?
In Oberdorf im Burgenland, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 90.4% (2024), ranking 8 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oberdorf im Burgenland?
In Oberdorf im Burgenland, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 10.6 (2024), ranking 1,967 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberdorf im Burgenland?
In Oberdorf im Burgenland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,203 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberdorf im Burgenland?
The nearest to Oberdorf im Burgenland are Olbendorf (3.6 km), Rotenturm an der Pinka (4.1 km), Litzelsdorf (4.3 km), Unterwart (4.5 km), Jabing (4.6 km).