Piringsdorf: population and statistics
Piringsdorf has a population of 829 (2026) across 16.1 km², or 51.4 people per km². It ranks 1,797 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 829 residents
- 16.1 km²
- 51 people/km²
- 301 m
Piringsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Piringsdorf ranks No. 134 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 151 € in Piringsdorf, compared with an average of 393 € in Burgenland and 564 € nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.3% in Piringsdorf, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,180 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,259 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Unterrabnitz-Schwendgraben, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lockenhaus (2,046 residents), 4.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,720 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Piringsdorf over time
Piringsdorf had 868 residents in 2016 and 829 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 857 |
| 2022 | 843 |
| 2023 | 832 |
| 2024 | 832 |
| 2025 | 824 |
| 2026 | 829 |
All indicators for Piringsdorf
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 | Piringsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.3% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 145 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 189 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Piringsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 356 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,771 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Piringsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 56 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,889 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 58 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,907 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70.2 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 62 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,882 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.8 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,775 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 151 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,876 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 567 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,637 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Piringsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.8% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 161 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,854 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.5 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,673 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Piringsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.0% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 371 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Piringsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.5% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 248 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,773 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Piringsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.3% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 999 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Piringsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.0% ×1.3
- Construction14.5% ×2.2
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Piringsdorf
Where is Piringsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Piringsdorf?
Piringsdorf has 829 residents (2026), ranking 1,797 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Piringsdorf?
Piringsdorf covers 16.1 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Piringsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Piringsdorf went from 868 to 829, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Piringsdorf?
Piringsdorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.449, longitude 16.418.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Piringsdorf?
In Piringsdorf, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 151 € (2019), ranking 1,876 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Piringsdorf?
In Piringsdorf, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.3% (2026), ranking 145 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Piringsdorf?
In Piringsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,180 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Piringsdorf?
The nearest to Piringsdorf are Unterrabnitz-Schwendgraben (3.2 km), Lockenhaus (4.7 km), Pilgersdorf (5.2 km), Steinberg-Dörfl (6.0 km), Oberloisdorf (6.7 km).