Wiesen: population and statistics
Wiesen has a population of 2,751 (2026) across 18.9 km², or 146 people per km². It ranks 662 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,751 residents
- 18.9 km²
- 146 people/km²
- 305 m
Wiesen in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Wiesen ranks No. 25 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 0 € in Wiesen, compared with an average of 1,057 € in Burgenland and 1,719 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 16.3 in Wiesen, compared with an average of 44.6 in Burgenland and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,174 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,648 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bad Sauerbrunn, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mattersburg (7,563 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,696 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wiesen over time
Wiesen had 2,745 residents in 2016 and 2,751 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,697 |
| 2022 | 2,758 |
| 2023 | 2,770 |
| 2024 | 2,766 |
| 2025 | 2,792 |
| 2026 | 2,751 |
All indicators for Wiesen
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 | Wiesen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.2% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 318 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wiesen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,197 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 642 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wiesen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 191 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 839 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 210 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 848 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.0 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,576 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 249 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 762 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,273 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 172 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,804 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 0 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wiesen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.6% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 457 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,249 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.3 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,826 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wiesen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.5% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 162 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wiesen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.0% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 853 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 613 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wiesen | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.3% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 729 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wiesen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work16.6% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.9
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Wiesen
Where is Wiesen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wiesen?
Wiesen has 2,751 residents (2026), ranking 662 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wiesen?
Wiesen covers 18.9 km², with a density of 146 people per km².
Is the population of Wiesen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wiesen went from 2,745 to 2,751, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Wiesen?
Wiesen is in Burgenland. It belongs to Mattersburg (district). Latitude 47.739, longitude 16.340.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Wiesen?
In Wiesen, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 0 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wiesen?
In Wiesen, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 16.3 (2024), ranking 1,826 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wiesen?
In Wiesen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,174 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wiesen?
The nearest to Wiesen are Bad Sauerbrunn (3.1 km), Forchtenstein (3.1 km), Mattersburg (4.3 km), Sigleß (5.9 km), Marz (6.2 km).