Unterkohlstätten: population and statistics
Unterkohlstätten has a population of 963 (2026) across 29.1 km², or 33.0 people per km². It ranks 1,705 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 963 residents
- 29.1 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 498 m
Unterkohlstätten in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Unterkohlstätten ranks No. 118 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.3% in Unterkohlstätten, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 72.4% in Unterkohlstätten, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,179 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,081 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bernstein (2,145 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,716 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Unterkohlstätten over time
Unterkohlstätten had 1,036 residents in 2016 and 963 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,002 |
| 2022 | 972 |
| 2023 | 977 |
| 2024 | 982 |
| 2025 | 970 |
| 2026 | 963 |
All indicators for Unterkohlstätten
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 | Unterkohlstätten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.3% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 219 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 287 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unterkohlstätten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 373 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,738 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unterkohlstätten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 67 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,813 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 77 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,793 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.1 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,454 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 110 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,567 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 519 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 346 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 981 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,276 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,082 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unterkohlstätten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.4% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,766 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 242 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,669 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.8 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,353 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Unterkohlstätten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.7% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 212 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Unterkohlstätten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.6% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 298 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,665 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Unterkohlstätten | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Unterkohlstätten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.5% ×0.7
- Construction14.5% ×2.2
- Administrative and support services12.7% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.5% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Unterkohlstätten
Where is Unterkohlstätten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unterkohlstätten?
Unterkohlstätten has 963 residents (2026), ranking 1,705 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Unterkohlstätten?
Unterkohlstätten covers 29.1 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Unterkohlstätten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unterkohlstätten went from 1,036 to 963, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Unterkohlstätten?
Unterkohlstätten is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.376, longitude 16.324.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Unterkohlstätten?
In Unterkohlstätten, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.3% (2026), ranking 219 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Unterkohlstätten?
In Unterkohlstätten, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 72.4% (2024), ranking 1,766 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Unterkohlstätten?
In Unterkohlstätten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,179 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Unterkohlstätten?
The nearest to Unterkohlstätten are Bernstein (6.1 km), Stadtschlaining (7.0 km), Mariasdorf (7.1 km), Pilgersdorf (7.5 km), Lockenhaus (7.8 km).