Purbach am Neusiedler See: population and statistics
Purbach am Neusiedler See has a population of 3,128 (2026) across 45.8 km², or 68.3 people per km². It ranks 562 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,128 residents
- 45.8 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 130 m
Purbach am Neusiedler See in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Purbach am Neusiedler See ranks No. 18 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,223 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,412 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neusiedl am See (8,867 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,892 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Purbach am Neusiedler See over time
Purbach am Neusiedler See had 2,835 residents in 2016 and 3,128 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,899 |
| 2022 | 2,925 |
| 2023 | 2,984 |
| 2024 | 3,017 |
| 2025 | 3,053 |
| 2026 | 3,128 |
All indicators for Purbach am Neusiedler 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 | Purbach am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 499 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 297 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Purbach am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,406 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 517 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Purbach am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 234 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 635 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 255 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 648 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.8 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,292 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 370 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 481 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.3 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 418 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 241 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,452 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 768 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,481 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Purbach am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.6% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 815 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 820 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.8 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,256 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Purbach am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.7% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Purbach am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 916 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 548 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Purbach am Neusiedler See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.4% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,197 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.8% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 512 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Purbach am Neusiedler See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work17.2% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services9.6% ×1.3
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Purbach am Neusiedler See?
Purbach am Neusiedler See has 3,128 residents (2026), ranking 562 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Purbach am Neusiedler See?
Purbach am Neusiedler See covers 45.8 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Purbach am Neusiedler See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Purbach am Neusiedler See went from 2,835 to 3,128, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Purbach am Neusiedler See?
Purbach am Neusiedler See is in Burgenland. It belongs to Eisenstadt Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.915, longitude 16.693.
Average household size: what is the figure for Purbach am Neusiedler See?
In Purbach am Neusiedler See, “Average household size” stands at 2.15 persons (2024), ranking 1,682 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Median age: what is the figure for Purbach am Neusiedler See?
In Purbach am Neusiedler See, “Median age” stands at 50.4 years (2026), ranking 297 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Purbach am Neusiedler See?
In Purbach am Neusiedler See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,223 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Purbach am Neusiedler See?
The nearest to Purbach am Neusiedler See are Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See (4.2 km), Donnerskirchen (4.2 km), Winden am See (5.8 km), Schützen am Gebirge (8.8 km), Sommerein (9.0 km).