Unterwart: population and statistics
Unterwart has a population of 1,015 (2026) across 20.2 km², or 50.2 people per km². It ranks 1,676 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,015 residents
- 20.2 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 301 m
Unterwart in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Unterwart ranks No. 115 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 8.5% in Unterwart, compared with an average of 5.4% in Burgenland and 6.5% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 22.4% in Unterwart, compared with an average of 11.5% in Burgenland and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,205 kWh a year here.
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- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,832 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rotenturm an der Pinka, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberwart (8,130 residents), 4.0 km away.
Population of Unterwart over time
Unterwart had 920 residents in 2016 and 1,015 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 959 |
| 2022 | 967 |
| 2023 | 973 |
| 2024 | 1,001 |
| 2025 | 1,013 |
| 2026 | 1,015 |
All indicators for Unterwart
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 | Unterwart | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,012 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unterwart | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 425 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,653 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unterwart | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 54 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,904 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 74 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,813 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.0 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 117 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,525 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.3 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 485 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 631 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 323 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 221 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,840 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unterwart | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.9% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,892 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.5% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 63 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 555 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,103 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 54.7 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 323 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Unterwart | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.4% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 116 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Unterwart | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.4% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 112 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 299 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,661 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Unterwart | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Unterwart
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities14.0% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services10.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services9.6% ×1.3
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.7
- Finance and insurance6.1% ×2.4
- Construction3.5% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Unterwart
Where is Unterwart?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unterwart?
Unterwart has 1,015 residents (2026), ranking 1,676 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Unterwart?
Unterwart covers 20.2 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Unterwart growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unterwart went from 920 to 1,015, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Unterwart?
Unterwart is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.259, longitude 16.234.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Unterwart?
In Unterwart, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 8.5% (2024), ranking 63 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Unterwart?
In Unterwart, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 22.4% (2024), ranking 112 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Unterwart?
In Unterwart, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,205 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Unterwart?
The nearest to Unterwart are Rotenturm an der Pinka (1.0 km), Jabing (3.7 km), Oberwart (4.0 km), Oberdorf im Burgenland (4.5 km), Kemeten (6.2 km).