Pinkafeld: population and statistics
Pinkafeld has a population of 5,881 (2026) across 27.4 km², or 214 people per km². It ranks 208 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,881 residents
- 27.4 km²
- 214 people/km²
- 392 m
Pinkafeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Pinkafeld ranks No. 5 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 8.2% in Pinkafeld, compared with an average of 5.4% in Burgenland and 6.5% nationally.
Share of women: 51.8% in Pinkafeld, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,197 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,842 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wiesfleck, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fürstenfeld (10,358 residents), 36 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,788 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pinkafeld over time
Pinkafeld had 5,650 residents in 2016 and 5,881 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,882 |
| 2022 | 5,915 |
| 2023 | 5,939 |
| 2024 | 5,951 |
| 2025 | 5,890 |
| 2026 | 5,881 |
All indicators for Pinkafeld
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 | Pinkafeld | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.1% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 449 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 180 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pinkafeld | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,522 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 219 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pinkafeld | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 372 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 337 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 460 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 291 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,504 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 586 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 229 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 940 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 463 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 633 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 936 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,351 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pinkafeld | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.2% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,848 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.2% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 76 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,644 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 166 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 61.6 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 234 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pinkafeld | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.2% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,671 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pinkafeld | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 541 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,591 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 224 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pinkafeld | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.6% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,762 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.4% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 442 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pinkafeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Construction10.0% ×1.5
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Pinkafeld
Where is Pinkafeld?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pinkafeld?
Pinkafeld has 5,881 residents (2026), ranking 208 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pinkafeld?
Pinkafeld covers 27.4 km², with a density of 214 people per km².
Is the population of Pinkafeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pinkafeld went from 5,650 to 5,881, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Pinkafeld?
Pinkafeld is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.372, longitude 16.122.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Pinkafeld?
In Pinkafeld, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 8.2% (2024), ranking 76 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Pinkafeld?
In Pinkafeld, “Share of women” stands at 51.8% (2026), ranking 180 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pinkafeld?
In Pinkafeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pinkafeld?
The nearest to Pinkafeld are Wiesfleck (2.1 km), Riedlingsdorf (2.9 km), Grafenschachen (4.3 km), Loipersdorf-Kitzladen (5.4 km), Oberschützen (6.9 km).