Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland: population and statistics
Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland has a population of 2,705 (2026) across 26.5 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 681 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,705 residents
- 26.5 km²
- 102 people/km²
- 149 m
Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland ranks No. 27 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.0% in Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 480 € in Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland, compared with an average of 1,057 € in Burgenland and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,209 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,716 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oslip, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eisenstadt (16,396 residents), 7.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,836 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland over time
Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland had 2,661 residents in 2016 and 2,705 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,683 |
| 2022 | 2,691 |
| 2023 | 2,734 |
| 2024 | 2,710 |
| 2025 | 2,720 |
| 2026 | 2,705 |
All indicators for Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland
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 | Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.0% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,873 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.3% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 219 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 189 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,221 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 619 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 201 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 789 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 220 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 798 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.0 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,396 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 293 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 632 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.3 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 657 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 456 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 645 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 480 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,700 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 936 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 726 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.5 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 886 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.9% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 708 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 825 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 636 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.3% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work17.4% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland?
Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland has 2,705 residents (2026), ranking 681 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland?
Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland covers 26.5 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland went from 2,661 to 2,705, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland?
Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland is in Burgenland. It belongs to Eisenstadt Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.803, longitude 16.606.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland?
In Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.0% (2026), ranking 1,873 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland?
In Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 480 € (2019), ranking 1,700 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland?
In Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,209 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland?
The nearest to Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland are Oslip (3.0 km), Trausdorf an der Wulka (3.8 km), Rust (5.2 km), Schützen am Gebirge (5.4 km), Siegendorf (5.4 km).