Siegendorf: population and statistics
Siegendorf has a population of 3,199 (2026) across 23.1 km², or 139 people per km². It ranks 541 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,199 residents
- 23.1 km²
- 139 people/km²
- 166 m
Siegendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Siegendorf ranks No. 16 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 148 € in Siegendorf, compared with an average of 1,057 € in Burgenland and 1,719 € nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 6.3% in Siegendorf, compared with an average of 5.4% in Burgenland and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,195 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,228 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Zagersdorf, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eisenstadt (16,396 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,780 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Siegendorf over time
Siegendorf had 2,950 residents in 2016 and 3,199 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,118 |
| 2022 | 3,203 |
| 2023 | 3,248 |
| 2024 | 3,247 |
| 2025 | 3,228 |
| 2026 | 3,199 |
All indicators for Siegendorf
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 | Siegendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Siegendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,393 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 525 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Siegendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 261 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 551 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 295 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 549 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.6 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 976 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 435 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 389 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.0 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 193 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 497 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 547 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 148 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,884 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Siegendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.6% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,652 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.3% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,624 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 422 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.4 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 402 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Siegendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.3% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 670 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Siegendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.8% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 273 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 973 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 500 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Siegendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.1% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,409 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: Siegendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work18.3% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.7
- Construction10.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Siegendorf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Siegendorf?
Siegendorf has 3,199 residents (2026), ranking 541 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Siegendorf?
Siegendorf covers 23.1 km², with a density of 139 people per km².
Is the population of Siegendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Siegendorf went from 2,950 to 3,199, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Siegendorf?
Siegendorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Eisenstadt Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.782, longitude 16.541.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Siegendorf?
In Siegendorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 148 € (2019), ranking 1,884 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Siegendorf?
In Siegendorf, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 6.3% (2024), ranking 198 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Siegendorf?
In Siegendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,195 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Siegendorf?
The nearest to Siegendorf are Zagersdorf (2.5 km), Klingenbach (3.2 km), Wulkaprodersdorf (3.6 km), Trausdorf an der Wulka (3.8 km), Antau (4.9 km).