Pöttelsdorf: population and statistics
Pöttelsdorf has a population of 760 (2026) across 7.9 km², or 96.7 people per km². It ranks 1,839 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 760 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 97 people/km²
- 211 m
Pöttelsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Pöttelsdorf ranks No. 141 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 102.2 in Pöttelsdorf, compared with an average of 44.6 in Burgenland and 53.2 nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 170.4 in Pöttelsdorf, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,197 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,101 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zemendorf-Stöttera (1,332 residents), 2.0 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 Pöttelsdorf over time
Pöttelsdorf had 727 residents in 2016 and 760 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 767 |
| 2022 | 771 |
| 2023 | 754 |
| 2024 | 765 |
| 2025 | 754 |
| 2026 | 760 |
All indicators for Pöttelsdorf
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 | Pöttelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.4% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 421 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 436 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 78 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pöttelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 341 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,794 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pöttelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 123 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,308 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 129 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,363 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 170.4 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 33 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 156 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,218 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 205.3 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 32 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,053 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 93 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,263 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,097 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pöttelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 774 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 862 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 102.2 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 45 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pöttelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.3% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 982 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pöttelsdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 238 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,799 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pöttelsdorf | 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) | 16.6% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 237 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pöttelsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work15.4% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.6% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Information and communication7.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Pöttelsdorf
Where is Pöttelsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pöttelsdorf?
Pöttelsdorf has 760 residents (2026), ranking 1,839 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pöttelsdorf?
Pöttelsdorf covers 7.9 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of Pöttelsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pöttelsdorf went from 727 to 760, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Pöttelsdorf?
Pöttelsdorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Mattersburg (district). Latitude 47.752, longitude 16.437.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pöttelsdorf?
In Pöttelsdorf, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 102.2 (2024), ranking 45 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pöttelsdorf?
In Pöttelsdorf, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 170.4 (2024), ranking 33 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pöttelsdorf?
In Pöttelsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pöttelsdorf?
The nearest to Pöttelsdorf are Zemendorf-Stöttera (2.0 km), Mattersburg (3.4 km), Antau (3.8 km), Draßburg (3.9 km), Rohrbach bei Mattersburg (4.0 km).