Weichselbaum: population and statistics
Weichselbaum has a population of 720 (2026) across 12.2 km², or 59.1 people per km². It ranks 1,866 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 720 residents
- 12.2 km²
- 59 people/km²
- 238 m
Weichselbaum in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Weichselbaum ranks No. 145 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.1% in Weichselbaum, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 127 € in Weichselbaum, compared with an average of 393 € in Burgenland and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 33.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,228 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,706 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jennersdorf (4,140 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,912 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weichselbaum over time
Weichselbaum had 729 residents in 2016 and 720 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 707 |
| 2022 | 703 |
| 2023 | 714 |
| 2024 | 705 |
| 2025 | 712 |
| 2026 | 720 |
All indicators for Weichselbaum
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 | Weichselbaum | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,944 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.0% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 72 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 75 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weichselbaum | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 327 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,814 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weichselbaum | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 41 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,986 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 44 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,994 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.3 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,860 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 48 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,970 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.7 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,906 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 127 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,924 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 900 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,376 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weichselbaum | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.9% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 117 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,962 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.6 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,809 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weichselbaum | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.6% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 219 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weichselbaum | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.4% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,146 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 221 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,834 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weichselbaum | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.1% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,649 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weichselbaum
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work33.3% ×3.3
- Wholesale and retail trade14.6% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services10.4% ×1.4
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Weichselbaum
Where is Weichselbaum?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weichselbaum?
Weichselbaum has 720 residents (2026), ranking 1,866 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weichselbaum?
Weichselbaum covers 12.2 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Weichselbaum growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weichselbaum went from 729 to 720, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Weichselbaum?
Weichselbaum is in Burgenland. It belongs to Jennersdorf (district). Latitude 46.944, longitude 16.186.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Weichselbaum?
In Weichselbaum, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.1% (2026), ranking 1,944 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Weichselbaum?
In Weichselbaum, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 127 € (2019), ranking 1,924 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weichselbaum?
In Weichselbaum, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,228 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weichselbaum?
The nearest to Weichselbaum are Jennersdorf (3.5 km), Mogersdorf (3.6 km), Sankt Martin an der Raab (4.7 km), Königsdorf (6.8 km), Eltendorf (7.4 km).