Weppersdorf: population and statistics
Weppersdorf has a population of 1,878 (2026) across 24.7 km², or 75.9 people per km². It ranks 1,029 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,878 residents
- 24.7 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 299 m
Weppersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Weppersdorf ranks No. 53 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.6% in Weppersdorf, compared with an average of 12.8% in Burgenland and 14.2% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 82.0% in Weppersdorf, compared with an average of 75.6% in Burgenland and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,212 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,465 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Markt Sankt Martin, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberpullendorf (3,298 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weppersdorf over time
Weppersdorf had 1,798 residents in 2016 and 1,878 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,813 |
| 2022 | 1,829 |
| 2023 | 1,894 |
| 2024 | 1,900 |
| 2025 | 1,910 |
| 2026 | 1,878 |
All indicators for Weppersdorf
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 | Weppersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.6% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,795 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weppersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 819 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 978 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weppersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 136 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 154 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,155 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,404 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 214 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 917 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.0 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 522 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 301 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,173 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 830 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,433 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weppersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.2% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,228 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 656 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 975 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.4 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 890 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weppersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.0% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 471 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weppersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 540 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,034 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weppersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.9% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 859 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weppersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.5% ×1.2
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Weppersdorf
Where is Weppersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weppersdorf?
Weppersdorf has 1,878 residents (2026), ranking 1,029 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weppersdorf?
Weppersdorf covers 24.7 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Weppersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weppersdorf went from 1,798 to 1,878, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Weppersdorf?
Weppersdorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberpullendorf (district). Latitude 47.579, longitude 16.427.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Weppersdorf?
In Weppersdorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.6% (2026), ranking 1,795 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Weppersdorf?
In Weppersdorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 82.0% (2024), ranking 471 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weppersdorf?
In Weppersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weppersdorf?
The nearest to Weppersdorf are Markt Sankt Martin (1.9 km), Lackenbach (2.9 km), Kobersdorf (3.1 km), Neutal (4.0 km), Unterfrauenhaid (5.5 km).