Potzneusiedl: population and statistics
Potzneusiedl has a population of 689 (2026) across 12.1 km², or 56.9 people per km². It ranks 1,882 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 689 residents
- 12.1 km²
- 57 people/km²
- 158 m
Potzneusiedl in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Potzneusiedl ranks No. 147 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 88.9% in Potzneusiedl, compared with an average of 75.6% in Burgenland and 53.0% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 23.3% in Potzneusiedl, compared with an average of 11.5% in Burgenland and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,214 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,695 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Prellenkirchen (1,725 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,856 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Potzneusiedl over time
Potzneusiedl had 662 residents in 2016 and 689 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 623 |
| 2022 | 636 |
| 2023 | 652 |
| 2024 | 671 |
| 2025 | 679 |
| 2026 | 689 |
All indicators for Potzneusiedl
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 | Potzneusiedl | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 325 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 793 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Potzneusiedl | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 309 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,844 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Potzneusiedl | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 42 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,982 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,964 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,661 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 78 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,789 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 543 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 277 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,280 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,081 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,234 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Potzneusiedl | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.4% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,676 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 156 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,864 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.8 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,492 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Potzneusiedl | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 88.9% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 20 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Potzneusiedl | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 86 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 196 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,889 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Potzneusiedl | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Potzneusiedl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work25.0% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade23.7% ×1.0
- Information and communication9.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Transport and storage5.3% ×2.4
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
- Real estate3.9% ×2.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Potzneusiedl
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Potzneusiedl?
Potzneusiedl has 689 residents (2026), ranking 1,882 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Potzneusiedl?
Potzneusiedl covers 12.1 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Potzneusiedl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Potzneusiedl went from 662 to 689, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Potzneusiedl?
Potzneusiedl is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 48.045, longitude 16.947.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Potzneusiedl?
In Potzneusiedl, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 88.9% (2024), ranking 20 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Potzneusiedl?
In Potzneusiedl, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 23.3% (2024), ranking 86 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Potzneusiedl?
In Potzneusiedl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Potzneusiedl?
The nearest to Potzneusiedl are Prellenkirchen (3.3 km), Gattendorf (3.5 km), Neudorf (3.6 km), Edelstal (6.6 km), Pama (6.7 km).