Sigleß: population and statistics
Sigleß has a population of 1,161 (2026) across 10.2 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 1,561 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,161 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 114 people/km²
- 213 m
Sigleß in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Sigleß ranks No. 103 by population.
Share of women: 52.5% in Sigleß, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 156 € in Sigleß, compared with an average of 1,057 € in Burgenland and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,183 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,424 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Krensdorf, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pöttsching (3,036 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sigleß over time
Sigleß had 1,186 residents in 2016 and 1,161 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,139 |
| 2022 | 1,157 |
| 2023 | 1,182 |
| 2024 | 1,179 |
| 2025 | 1,183 |
| 2026 | 1,161 |
All indicators for Sigleß
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 | Sigleß | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.1% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 597 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 349 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 50 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sigleß | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 522 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,471 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sigleß | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 96 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,556 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 98 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,624 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.6 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,339 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 106 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,600 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.3 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,236 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 254 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,388 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 156 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,880 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sigleß | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.3% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 271 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,591 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.8 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,492 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sigleß | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.3% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 178 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sigleß | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,297 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 373 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,463 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sigleß | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.8% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 227 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sigleß
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work20.0% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sigleß
Where is Sigleß?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sigleß?
Sigleß has 1,161 residents (2026), ranking 1,561 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sigleß?
Sigleß covers 10.2 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Sigleß growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sigleß went from 1,186 to 1,161, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Sigleß?
Sigleß is in Burgenland. It belongs to Mattersburg (district). Latitude 47.778, longitude 16.396.
Share of women: what is the figure for Sigleß?
In Sigleß, “Share of women” stands at 52.5% (2026), ranking 50 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sigleß?
In Sigleß, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 156 € (2019), ranking 1,880 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sigleß?
In Sigleß, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,183 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sigleß?
The nearest to Sigleß are Krensdorf (1.7 km), Pöttsching (3.8 km), Pöttelsdorf (4.1 km), Zillingtal (4.3 km), Mattersburg (4.4 km).