Wallern im Burgenland: population and statistics
Wallern im Burgenland has a population of 1,629 (2026) across 33.9 km², or 48.0 people per km². It ranks 1,190 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,629 residents
- 33.9 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 119 m
Wallern im Burgenland in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Wallern im Burgenland ranks No. 67 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.5% in Wallern im Burgenland, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 63.7 in Wallern im Burgenland, compared with an average of 44.6 in Burgenland and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 29.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,749 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pamhagen, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frauenkirchen (2,960 residents), 13 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 Wallern im Burgenland over time
Wallern im Burgenland had 1,733 residents in 2016 and 1,629 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,672 |
| 2022 | 1,664 |
| 2023 | 1,645 |
| 2024 | 1,644 |
| 2025 | 1,624 |
| 2026 | 1,629 |
All indicators for Wallern im Burgenland
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 | Wallern im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.5% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,918 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.5% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 134 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 123 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wallern im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 684 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,177 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wallern im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 139 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,158 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 151 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.8 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 937 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 150 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,262 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.1 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,196 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 411 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 769 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 507 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,682 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wallern im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,036 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 660 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 63.7 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 215 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wallern im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.1% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 898 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wallern im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 500 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,126 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wallern im Burgenland | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.9% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,743 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,723 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wallern im Burgenland
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work29.5% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade24.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.4% ×0.4
- Information and communication4.0% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wallern im Burgenland?
Wallern im Burgenland has 1,629 residents (2026), ranking 1,190 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wallern im Burgenland?
Wallern im Burgenland covers 33.9 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Wallern im Burgenland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wallern im Burgenland went from 1,733 to 1,629, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Wallern im Burgenland?
Wallern im Burgenland is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 47.728, longitude 16.937.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Wallern im Burgenland?
In Wallern im Burgenland, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.5% (2026), ranking 1,918 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wallern im Burgenland?
In Wallern im Burgenland, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 63.7 (2024), ranking 215 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wallern im Burgenland?
In Wallern im Burgenland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wallern im Burgenland?
The nearest to Wallern im Burgenland are Pamhagen (3.7 km), Tadten (5.5 km), Sankt Andrä am Zicksee (6.1 km), Apetlon (8.1 km), Andau (8.8 km).