Stoob: population and statistics
Stoob has a population of 1,374 (2026) across 17.4 km², or 79.1 people per km². It ranks 1,383 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,374 residents
- 17.4 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 262 m
Stoob in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Stoob ranks No. 81 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 70.8 in Stoob, compared with an average of 44.6 in Burgenland and 53.2 nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 139.7 in Stoob, compared with an average of 112.3 in Burgenland and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,218 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,434 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neutal, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberpullendorf (3,298 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,872 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Stoob over time
Stoob had 1,390 residents in 2016 and 1,374 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,370 |
| 2022 | 1,359 |
| 2023 | 1,350 |
| 2024 | 1,366 |
| 2025 | 1,354 |
| 2026 | 1,374 |
All indicators for Stoob
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 | Stoob | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.7% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 683 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stoob | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 611 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,308 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stoob | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 112 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,409 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 143 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,241 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.8 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 524 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 192 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,021 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 139.7 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 163 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 652 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 296 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,152 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,180 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stoob | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.6% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,503 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 957 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 717 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 70.8 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 161 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stoob | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.5% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 962 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Stoob | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.1% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 394 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,406 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Stoob | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 604 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Stoob
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.7% ×1.3
- Construction12.5% ×1.9
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Stoob
Where is Stoob?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stoob?
Stoob has 1,374 residents (2026), ranking 1,383 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Stoob?
Stoob covers 17.4 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Stoob growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stoob went from 1,390 to 1,374, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Stoob?
Stoob is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.530, longitude 16.476.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stoob?
In Stoob, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 70.8 (2024), ranking 161 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stoob?
In Stoob, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 139.7 (2026), ranking 163 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stoob?
In Stoob, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,218 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stoob?
The nearest to Stoob are Neutal (2.9 km), Oberpullendorf (4.5 km), Unterfrauenhaid (5.0 km), Markt Sankt Martin (5.2 km), Raiding (5.8 km).