Strem: population and statistics
Strem has a population of 934 (2026) across 23.8 km², or 39.3 people per km². It ranks 1,721 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 934 residents
- 23.8 km²
- 39 people/km²
- 207 m
Strem in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Strem ranks No. 122 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 35.9% in Strem, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,836 € in Strem, compared with an average of 1,057 € in Burgenland and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,235 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Burgenland for “Municipal debt per inhabitant”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,331 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Heiligenbrunn, 2.0 km away.
Population of Strem over time
Strem had 919 residents in 2016 and 934 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 872 |
| 2022 | 886 |
| 2023 | 921 |
| 2024 | 910 |
| 2025 | 934 |
| 2026 | 934 |
All indicators for Strem
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 | Strem | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.9% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,955 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 35.9% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 3 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 57.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 5 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 53.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 13 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Strem | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 417 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,672 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Strem | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 84 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,671 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 92 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,684 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.6 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 741 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 77 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,796 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.4 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,558 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 144 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,894 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,836 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 34 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Strem | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.0% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,853 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.6% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 166 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 251 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,649 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.9 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Strem | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.4% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,300 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Strem | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.5% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 983 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 262 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,739 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Strem | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.2% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,792 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.2% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,898 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Strem
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services16.9% ×2.3
- Manufacturing10.4% ×1.7
- Health and social work10.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Strem
Where is Strem?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Strem?
Strem has 934 residents (2026), ranking 1,721 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Strem?
Strem covers 23.8 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Strem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Strem went from 919 to 934, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Strem?
Strem is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.044, longitude 16.414.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Strem?
In Strem, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 35.9% (2026), ranking 3 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Strem?
In Strem, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,836 € (2019), ranking 34 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Strem?
In Strem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,235 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Strem?
The nearest to Strem are Heiligenbrunn (2.0 km), Moschendorf (5.0 km), Großmürbisch (5.1 km), Kleinmürbisch (6.9 km), Güssing (7.1 km).