Weiden am See: population and statistics
Weiden am See has a population of 2,560 (2026) across 32.5 km², or 78.8 people per km². It ranks 725 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,560 residents
- 32.5 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 117 m
Weiden am See in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Weiden am See ranks No. 29 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 20.6% in Weiden am See, compared with an average of 13.5% in Burgenland and 17.6% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 73.8% in Weiden am See, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,215 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,550 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gols (3,929 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,860 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weiden am See over time
Weiden am See had 2,357 residents in 2016 and 2,560 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,527 |
| 2022 | 2,555 |
| 2023 | 2,614 |
| 2024 | 2,596 |
| 2025 | 2,597 |
| 2026 | 2,560 |
All indicators for Weiden am See
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 | Weiden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 336 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weiden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,136 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 681 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weiden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 257 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 563 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 278 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 582 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.4 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 489 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 300 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 615 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 437 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 421 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 741 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 831 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,432 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weiden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.8% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,629 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) | 851 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 796 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.9 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 969 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weiden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.0% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,007 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weiden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 762 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 696 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weiden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,770 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.6% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 111 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weiden am See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work14.1% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical13.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services9.4% ×1.3
- Information and communication7.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Weiden am See
Where is Weiden am See?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weiden am See?
Weiden am See has 2,560 residents (2026), ranking 725 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weiden am See?
Weiden am See covers 32.5 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Weiden am See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weiden am See went from 2,357 to 2,560, a change of +8.6%.
Where is Weiden am See?
Weiden am See is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 47.917, longitude 16.867.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Weiden am See?
In Weiden am See, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 20.6% (2024), ranking 111 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Weiden am See?
In Weiden am See, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 73.8% (2024), ranking 1,629 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weiden am See?
In Weiden am See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,215 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weiden am See?
The nearest to Weiden am See are Gols (3.8 km), Neusiedl am See (4.0 km), Mönchhof (6.8 km), Podersdorf am See (7.0 km), Jois (7.3 km).