Raiding: population and statistics
Raiding has a population of 920 (2026) across 13.1 km², or 70.4 people per km². It ranks 1,734 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 920 residents
- 13.1 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 253 m
Raiding in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Raiding ranks No. 124 by population.
Share of women: 54.4% in Raiding, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 50.0 in Raiding, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Burgenland for “Share of women”.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,829 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Unterfrauenhaid, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Horitschon (1,813 residents), 2.8 km away.
Population of Raiding over time
Raiding had 841 residents in 2016 and 920 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 903 |
| 2022 | 895 |
| 2023 | 895 |
| 2024 | 903 |
| 2025 | 916 |
| 2026 | 920 |
All indicators for Raiding
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 | Raiding | 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) | 31.7% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 32 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 99 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 54.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Raiding | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 366 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,753 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Raiding | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 36 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 2,010 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 46 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,980 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50.0 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,968 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 52 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,943 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,958 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 263 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,342 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,075 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 597 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Raiding | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.7% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,814 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.5% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 323 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 258 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,628 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.0 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,189 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Raiding | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.7% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 405 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Raiding | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 255 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,756 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Raiding | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.9% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,443 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Raiding
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work25.5% ×2.6
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Finance and insurance5.9% ×2.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.9% ×3.6
- Manufacturing3.9% ×0.6
- Transport and storage3.9% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Raiding
Where is Raiding?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Raiding?
Raiding has 920 residents (2026), ranking 1,734 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Raiding?
Raiding covers 13.1 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Raiding growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Raiding went from 841 to 920, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Raiding?
Raiding is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.566, longitude 16.531.
Share of women: what is the figure for Raiding?
In Raiding, “Share of women” stands at 54.4% (2026), ranking 1 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Raiding?
In Raiding, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50.0 (2024), ranking 1,968 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Raiding?
In Raiding, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Raiding?
The nearest to Raiding are Unterfrauenhaid (2.5 km), Horitschon (2.8 km), Großwarasdorf (3.4 km), Lackendorf (3.4 km), Neckenmarkt (3.9 km).