Olbendorf: population and statistics
Olbendorf has a population of 1,481 (2026) across 17.4 km², or 85.2 people per km². It ranks 1,310 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,481 residents
- 17.4 km²
- 85 people/km²
- 259 m
Olbendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Olbendorf ranks No. 73 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 30.2% in Olbendorf, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 148.9 in Olbendorf, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 51.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,434 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ollersdorf im Burgenland, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stegersbach (2,746 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,840 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Olbendorf over time
Olbendorf had 1,477 residents in 2016 and 1,481 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,457 |
| 2022 | 1,458 |
| 2023 | 1,490 |
| 2024 | 1,485 |
| 2025 | 1,470 |
| 2026 | 1,481 |
All indicators for Olbendorf
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 | Olbendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.3% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,672 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.2% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 63 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 111 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Olbendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 632 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,274 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Olbendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 212 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 722 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 219 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 804 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 148.9 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 66 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 260 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 726 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 175.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 52 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 148 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,884 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 746 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,497 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Olbendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.5% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.3% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 349 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,430 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.7 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,426 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Olbendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.6% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 743 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Olbendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.7% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,111 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 443 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,274 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Olbendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.6% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,339 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Olbendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work51.2% ×5.1
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×0.5
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Construction5.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical3.8% ×0.3
- Manufacturing3.5% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services3.5% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Olbendorf
Where is Olbendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Olbendorf?
Olbendorf has 1,481 residents (2026), ranking 1,310 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Olbendorf?
Olbendorf covers 17.4 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Olbendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Olbendorf went from 1,477 to 1,481, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Olbendorf?
Olbendorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.189, longitude 16.204.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Olbendorf?
In Olbendorf, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 30.2% (2026), ranking 63 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Olbendorf?
In Olbendorf, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 148.9 (2024), ranking 66 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Olbendorf?
In Olbendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Olbendorf?
The nearest to Olbendorf are Ollersdorf im Burgenland (3.0 km), Oberdorf im Burgenland (3.6 km), Litzelsdorf (3.8 km), Stegersbach (4.3 km), Neuberg im Burgenland (4.8 km).