Weiden bei Rechnitz: population and statistics
Weiden bei Rechnitz has a population of 799 (2026) across 39.8 km², or 20.1 people per km². It ranks 1,816 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 799 residents
- 39.8 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 332 m
Weiden bei Rechnitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Weiden bei Rechnitz ranks No. 139 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 68.2% in Weiden bei Rechnitz, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,205 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,580 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Markt Neuhodis, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stadtschlaining (2,017 residents), 6.0 km away.
Population of Weiden bei Rechnitz over time
Weiden bei Rechnitz had 810 residents in 2016 and 799 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 831 |
| 2022 | 809 |
| 2023 | 821 |
| 2024 | 813 |
| 2025 | 786 |
| 2026 | 799 |
All indicators for Weiden bei Rechnitz
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 bei Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.4% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,923 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.2% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 100 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 41 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weiden bei Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 365 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,754 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weiden bei Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 72 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,776 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 76 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,800 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.3 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 815 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 70 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,837 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,374 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 123 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,934 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,099 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,225 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weiden bei Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 68.2% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,932 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 9.2% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 48 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 122 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,950 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.5 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,861 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weiden bei Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.5% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 854 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weiden bei Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 231 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,816 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weiden bei Rechnitz | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 756 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: Weiden bei Rechnitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical15.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.3
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.3% ×3.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Weiden bei Rechnitz
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weiden bei Rechnitz?
Weiden bei Rechnitz has 799 residents (2026), ranking 1,816 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weiden bei Rechnitz?
Weiden bei Rechnitz covers 39.8 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Weiden bei Rechnitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weiden bei Rechnitz went from 810 to 799, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Weiden bei Rechnitz?
Weiden bei Rechnitz is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.303, longitude 16.348.
Median age: what is the figure for Weiden bei Rechnitz?
In Weiden bei Rechnitz, “Median age” stands at 54.4 years (2026), ranking 41 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Weiden bei Rechnitz?
In Weiden bei Rechnitz, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 68.2% (2024), ranking 1,932 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weiden bei Rechnitz?
In Weiden bei Rechnitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,205 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weiden bei Rechnitz?
The nearest to Weiden bei Rechnitz are Markt Neuhodis (3.7 km), Stadtschlaining (6.0 km), Rechnitz (6.9 km), Großpetersdorf (7.4 km), Schachendorf (7.8 km).