Pilgersdorf: population and statistics
Pilgersdorf has a population of 1,555 (2026) across 43.9 km², or 35.4 people per km². It ranks 1,243 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,555 residents
- 43.9 km²
- 35 people/km²
- 368 m
Pilgersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Pilgersdorf ranks No. 69 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 88.1% in Pilgersdorf, compared with an average of 75.6% in Burgenland and 53.0% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 13.2 in Pilgersdorf, compared with an average of 44.6 in Burgenland and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,178 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,148 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Unterrabnitz-Schwendgraben, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt (2,769 residents), 8.0 km away.
Population of Pilgersdorf over time
Pilgersdorf had 1,661 residents in 2016 and 1,555 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,621 |
| 2022 | 1,606 |
| 2023 | 1,595 |
| 2024 | 1,577 |
| 2025 | 1,569 |
| 2026 | 1,555 |
All indicators for Pilgersdorf
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 | Pilgersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.4% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.0% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 241 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 143 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pilgersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 662 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,214 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pilgersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 88 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 93 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,673 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59.5 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,897 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 107 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,596 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.8 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,886 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 232 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,502 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,202 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,146 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pilgersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.3% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 206 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,760 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.2 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,925 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pilgersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 88.1% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 34 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pilgersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.4% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 466 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,215 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pilgersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.2% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pilgersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work13.1% ×1.3
- Information and communication11.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Transport and storage5.6% ×2.6
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Pilgersdorf
Where is Pilgersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pilgersdorf?
Pilgersdorf has 1,555 residents (2026), ranking 1,243 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pilgersdorf?
Pilgersdorf covers 43.9 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Pilgersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pilgersdorf went from 1,661 to 1,555, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Pilgersdorf?
Pilgersdorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.441, longitude 16.350.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Pilgersdorf?
In Pilgersdorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 88.1% (2024), ranking 34 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pilgersdorf?
In Pilgersdorf, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 13.2 (2024), ranking 1,925 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pilgersdorf?
In Pilgersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,178 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pilgersdorf?
The nearest to Pilgersdorf are Unterrabnitz-Schwendgraben (2.5 km), Piringsdorf (5.2 km), Lockenhaus (6.3 km), Unterkohlstätten (7.5 km), Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt (8.0 km).