Parndorf: population and statistics
Parndorf has a population of 5,345 (2026) across 59.2 km², or 90.2 people per km². It ranks 244 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,345 residents
- 59.2 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 179 m
Parndorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Parndorf ranks No. 6 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 109.5 in Parndorf, compared with an average of 44.6 in Burgenland and 53.2 nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.8% in Parndorf, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,212 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,297 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neusiedl am See (8,867 residents), 5.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Parndorf over time
Parndorf had 4,473 residents in 2016 and 5,345 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,062 |
| 2022 | 5,209 |
| 2023 | 5,326 |
| 2024 | 5,331 |
| 2025 | 5,362 |
| 2026 | 5,345 |
All indicators for Parndorf
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 | Parndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.8% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,948 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,836 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Parndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,200 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 267 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Parndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 439 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 239 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 655 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 157 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 229 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 734 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 164 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 137.3 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 182 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,039 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 96 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,764 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 771 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Parndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 140 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,843 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 101 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 109.5 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 27 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Parndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.9% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,018 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Parndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.1% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 120 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,540 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 238 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Parndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.3% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,379 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.0% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 792 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Parndorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.5% ×1.3
- Construction12.9% ×1.9
- Health and social work9.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Parndorf
Where is Parndorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Parndorf?
Parndorf has 5,345 residents (2026), ranking 244 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Parndorf?
Parndorf covers 59.2 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Parndorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Parndorf went from 4,473 to 5,345, a change of +19.5%.
Where is Parndorf?
Parndorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 47.994, longitude 16.858.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Parndorf?
In Parndorf, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 109.5 (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Parndorf?
In Parndorf, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.8% (2026), ranking 1,948 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Parndorf?
In Parndorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Parndorf?
The nearest to Parndorf are Neusiedl am See (5.2 km), Neudorf (5.7 km), Jois (6.0 km), Bruck an der Leitha (6.8 km), Bruckneudorf (7.3 km).