Pöttsching: population and statistics
Pöttsching has a population of 3,036 (2026) across 24.6 km², or 123 people per km². It ranks 586 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,036 residents
- 24.6 km²
- 123 people/km²
- 219 m
Pöttsching in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Pöttsching ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 16.7% in Pöttsching, compared with an average of 13.5% in Burgenland and 17.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 12.1% in Pöttsching, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,188 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,450 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Zillingtal, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neudörfl (5,016 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,752 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pöttsching over time
Pöttsching had 2,890 residents in 2016 and 3,036 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,996 |
| 2022 | 2,985 |
| 2023 | 3,096 |
| 2024 | 3,077 |
| 2025 | 3,068 |
| 2026 | 3,036 |
All indicators for Pöttsching
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 | Pöttsching | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pöttsching | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,415 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 513 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pöttsching | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 221 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 682 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 240 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 701 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.0 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,492 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 332 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 554 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.4 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 634 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 266 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,327 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 490 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,694 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pöttsching | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.6% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,503 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) | 820 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 818 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.7 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,259 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pöttsching | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.2% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 449 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pöttsching | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 892 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 573 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pöttsching | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.3% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,379 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.7% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pöttsching
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services12.5% ×1.6
- Health and social work10.7% ×1.1
- Construction10.4% ×1.6
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Pöttsching
Where is Pöttsching?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pöttsching?
Pöttsching has 3,036 residents (2026), ranking 586 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pöttsching?
Pöttsching covers 24.6 km², with a density of 123 people per km².
Is the population of Pöttsching growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pöttsching went from 2,890 to 3,036, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Pöttsching?
Pöttsching is in Burgenland. It belongs to Mattersburg (district). Latitude 47.807, longitude 16.369.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Pöttsching?
In Pöttsching, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 16.7% (2024), ranking 233 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Pöttsching?
In Pöttsching, “Share of people under 15” stands at 12.1% (2026), ranking 1,713 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pöttsching?
In Pöttsching, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,188 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pöttsching?
The nearest to Pöttsching are Zillingtal (3.1 km), Sigleß (3.8 km), Krensdorf (4.0 km), Steinbrunn (4.7 km), Bad Sauerbrunn (5.2 km).