Tobaj: population and statistics
Tobaj has a population of 1,398 (2026) across 58.1 km², or 24.0 people per km². It ranks 1,366 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,398 residents
- 58.1 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 222 m
Tobaj in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Tobaj ranks No. 79 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 74.3% in Tobaj, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,143 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Güssing (3,534 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Tobaj over time
Tobaj had 1,423 residents in 2016 and 1,398 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,342 |
| 2022 | 1,351 |
| 2023 | 1,388 |
| 2024 | 1,400 |
| 2025 | 1,369 |
| 2026 | 1,398 |
All indicators for Tobaj
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 | Tobaj | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.0% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 455 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 231 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tobaj | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 590 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,351 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tobaj | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 114 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 125 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,399 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.1 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,000 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 155 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,227 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.9 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 601 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 314 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,110 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 983 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,307 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tobaj | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.3% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 375 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,386 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.3 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,222 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tobaj | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.8% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 717 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Tobaj | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.4% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,146 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 412 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,360 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Tobaj | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,498 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Tobaj
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities19.7% ×2.3
- Administrative and support services10.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Tobaj
Where is Tobaj?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tobaj?
Tobaj has 1,398 residents (2026), ranking 1,366 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Tobaj?
Tobaj covers 58.1 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Tobaj growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tobaj went from 1,423 to 1,398, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Tobaj?
Tobaj is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.091, longitude 16.304.
Median age: what is the figure for Tobaj?
In Tobaj, “Median age” stands at 51.1 years (2026), ranking 231 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Tobaj?
In Tobaj, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 74.3% (2024), ranking 1,556 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tobaj?
In Tobaj, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tobaj?
The nearest to Tobaj are Güssing (3.8 km), Gerersdorf-Sulz (4.6 km), Sankt Michael im Burgenland (4.8 km), Kleinmürbisch (6.5 km), Rauchwart (7.3 km).