Rechnitz: population and statistics
Rechnitz has a population of 3,014 (2026) across 43.8 km², or 68.9 people per km². It ranks 592 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,014 residents
- 43.8 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 354 m
Rechnitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Rechnitz ranks No. 21 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 69.4% in Rechnitz, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.9% in Rechnitz, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,217 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,130 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Markt Neuhodis, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberwart (8,130 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,868 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rechnitz over time
Rechnitz had 3,121 residents in 2016 and 3,014 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,937 |
| 2022 | 2,987 |
| 2023 | 2,997 |
| 2024 | 3,041 |
| 2025 | 3,053 |
| 2026 | 3,014 |
All indicators for Rechnitz
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 | Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.6% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,795 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.9% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 114 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 148 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,276 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 590 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 196 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 813 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 223 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 780 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.1 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,626 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 416 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 414 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.0 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 176 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 247 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,418 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 285 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,805 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.4% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,907 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.5% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 103 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 868 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 776 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.5 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,164 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.7% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,574 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.5% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 467 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 849 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 616 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.6% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,483 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rechnitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services14.0% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.8
- Finance and insurance5.9% ×2.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Rechnitz
Where is Rechnitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rechnitz?
Rechnitz has 3,014 residents (2026), ranking 592 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rechnitz?
Rechnitz covers 43.8 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Rechnitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rechnitz went from 3,121 to 3,014, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Rechnitz?
Rechnitz is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.307, longitude 16.438.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Rechnitz?
In Rechnitz, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 69.4% (2024), ranking 1,907 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Rechnitz?
In Rechnitz, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.9% (2026), ranking 114 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rechnitz?
In Rechnitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,217 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rechnitz?
The nearest to Rechnitz are Markt Neuhodis (3.4 km), Schachendorf (4.7 km), Weiden bei Rechnitz (6.9 km), Schandorf (7.3 km), Hannersdorf (9.6 km).