Oberpullendorf: population and statistics
Oberpullendorf has a population of 3,298 (2026) across 12.7 km², or 261 people per km². It ranks 519 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,298 residents
- 12.7 km²
- 261 people/km²
- 258 m
Oberpullendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Oberpullendorf ranks No. 15 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 124.0 in Oberpullendorf, compared with an average of 44.6 in Burgenland and 53.2 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 11.0% in Oberpullendorf, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,772 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Steinberg-Dörfl, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mattersburg (7,563 residents), 28 km away.
Population of Oberpullendorf over time
Oberpullendorf had 3,174 residents in 2016 and 3,298 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,265 |
| 2022 | 3,259 |
| 2023 | 3,286 |
| 2024 | 3,327 |
| 2025 | 3,337 |
| 2026 | 3,298 |
All indicators for Oberpullendorf
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 | Oberpullendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.0% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,873 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.8% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 358 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 349 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberpullendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,575 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 440 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.07 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,844 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberpullendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 314 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 425 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 428 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 326 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.6 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 180 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 493 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 315 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 149.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 114 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 722 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 234 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 798 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,460 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberpullendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.7% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,814 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,161 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 145 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 124.0 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 12 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oberpullendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.3% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,712 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberpullendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.6% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 459 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 916 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 548 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oberpullendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.1% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,543 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.0% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 493 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Oberpullendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities15.0% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberpullendorf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberpullendorf?
Oberpullendorf has 3,298 residents (2026), ranking 519 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oberpullendorf?
Oberpullendorf covers 12.7 km², with a density of 261 people per km².
Is the population of Oberpullendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oberpullendorf went from 3,174 to 3,298, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Oberpullendorf?
Oberpullendorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.500, longitude 16.517.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oberpullendorf?
In Oberpullendorf, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 124.0 (2024), ranking 12 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Oberpullendorf?
In Oberpullendorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.0% (2026), ranking 1,873 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberpullendorf?
In Oberpullendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberpullendorf?
The nearest to Oberpullendorf are Steinberg-Dörfl (3.4 km), Stoob (4.5 km), Großwarasdorf (5.2 km), Oberloisdorf (6.0 km), Neutal (7.4 km).