Sankt Michael im Burgenland: population and statistics
Sankt Michael im Burgenland has a population of 1,004 (2026) across 18.4 km², or 54.7 people per km². It ranks 1,681 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,004 residents
- 18.4 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 248 m
Sankt Michael im Burgenland in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Sankt Michael im Burgenland ranks No. 117 by population.
Share of people under 15: 9.2% in Sankt Michael im Burgenland, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,227 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,573 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rauchwart, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kukmirn (1,984 residents), 7.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,908 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Michael im Burgenland over time
Sankt Michael im Burgenland had 997 residents in 2016 and 1,004 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 987 |
| 2022 | 986 |
| 2023 | 1,010 |
| 2024 | 1,015 |
| 2025 | 1,007 |
| 2026 | 1,004 |
All indicators for Sankt Michael 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 Michael im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.2% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,972 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.1% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 67 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 33 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Michael im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 475 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,570 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Michael im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 87 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,647 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 94 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,658 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.5 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 914 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 128 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,422 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 270 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 296 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,192 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,171 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,164 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Michael im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.5% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,754 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 342 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,441 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.0 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 912 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Michael im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.3% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,065 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Michael im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.1% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,047 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 308 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,639 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Michael im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.9% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,575 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 872 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Michael 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 trade20.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work16.7% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical12.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.1
- Construction6.3% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Michael im Burgenland?
Sankt Michael im Burgenland has 1,004 residents (2026), ranking 1,681 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Michael im Burgenland?
Sankt Michael im Burgenland covers 18.4 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Michael im Burgenland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Michael im Burgenland went from 997 to 1,004, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Sankt Michael im Burgenland?
Sankt Michael im Burgenland is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.127, longitude 16.269.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Sankt Michael im Burgenland?
In Sankt Michael im Burgenland, “Share of people under 15” stands at 9.2% (2026), ranking 1,972 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Sankt Michael im Burgenland?
In Sankt Michael im Burgenland, “Average household size” stands at 2.12 persons (2024), ranking 1,757 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Michael im Burgenland?
In Sankt Michael im Burgenland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,227 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Michael im Burgenland?
The nearest to Sankt Michael im Burgenland are Rauchwart (3.0 km), Güttenbach (4.0 km), Neuberg im Burgenland (4.7 km), Tobaj (4.8 km), Heugraben (6.0 km).