Podersdorf am See: population and statistics
Podersdorf am See has a population of 2,129 (2026) across 41.7 km², or 51.0 people per km². It ranks 909 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,129 residents
- 41.7 km²
- 51 people/km²
- 119 m
Podersdorf am See in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Podersdorf am See ranks No. 41 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 144.2 in Podersdorf am See, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 11.1% in Podersdorf am See, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 24.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,205 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,843 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Frauenkirchen, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gols (3,929 residents), 7.2 km away.
Population of Podersdorf am See over time
Podersdorf am See had 2,146 residents in 2016 and 2,129 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,128 |
| 2022 | 2,137 |
| 2023 | 2,193 |
| 2024 | 2,177 |
| 2025 | 2,146 |
| 2026 | 2,129 |
All indicators for Podersdorf am See
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 | Podersdorf am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,861 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.0% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 163 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 103 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Podersdorf am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 955 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 832 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Podersdorf am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 280 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 507 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 311 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 506 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 144.2 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 79 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 329 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 562 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 154.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 100 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 606 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 355 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,760 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 776 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Podersdorf am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 877 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 769 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.7 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 654 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Podersdorf am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.8% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,651 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Podersdorf am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 932 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 636 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 877 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Podersdorf am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.9% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,804 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.9% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 224 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Podersdorf am See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services24.9% ×3.4
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×0.6
- Health and social work14.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Podersdorf am See?
Podersdorf am See has 2,129 residents (2026), ranking 909 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Podersdorf am See?
Podersdorf am See covers 41.7 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Podersdorf am See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Podersdorf am See went from 2,146 to 2,129, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Podersdorf am See?
Podersdorf am See is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 47.858, longitude 16.834.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Podersdorf am See?
In Podersdorf am See, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 144.2 (2024), ranking 79 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Podersdorf am See?
In Podersdorf am See, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.1% (2026), ranking 1,861 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Podersdorf am See?
In Podersdorf am See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,205 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Podersdorf am See?
The nearest to Podersdorf am See are Frauenkirchen (6.7 km), Weiden am See (7.0 km), Gols (7.2 km), Mönchhof (8.5 km), Neusiedl am See (10 km).