Winden am See: population and statistics
Winden am See has a population of 1,373 (2026) across 13.5 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 1,385 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,373 residents
- 13.5 km²
- 102 people/km²
- 132 m
Winden am See in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Winden am See ranks No. 82 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 130 € in Winden am See, compared with an average of 393 € in Burgenland and 564 € nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 86.5% in Winden am See, compared with an average of 75.6% in Burgenland and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 28.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,214 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,891 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Purbach am Neusiedler See (3,128 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,856 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Winden am See over time
Winden am See had 1,340 residents in 2016 and 1,373 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,357 |
| 2022 | 1,390 |
| 2023 | 1,394 |
| 2024 | 1,385 |
| 2025 | 1,384 |
| 2026 | 1,373 |
All indicators for Winden 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 | Winden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.7% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.9% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 464 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 364 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Winden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 649 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,239 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Winden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 99 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,522 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 107 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,541 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.9 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,498 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 101 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,640 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,798 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 130 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,923 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 809 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,451 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Winden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.8% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 220 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.0 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,841 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Winden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.5% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 108 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Winden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 401 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,389 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Winden am See | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.6% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 717 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Winden am See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work28.0% ×2.8
- Wholesale and retail trade21.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.0% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Winden am See
Where is Winden am See?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Winden am See?
Winden am See has 1,373 residents (2026), ranking 1,385 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Winden am See?
Winden am See covers 13.5 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Winden am See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Winden am See went from 1,340 to 1,373, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Winden am See?
Winden am See is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 47.950, longitude 16.750.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Winden am See?
In Winden am See, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 130 € (2019), ranking 1,923 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Winden am See?
In Winden am See, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 86.5% (2024), ranking 108 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Winden am See?
In Winden am See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Winden am See?
The nearest to Winden am See are Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See (1.5 km), Jois (3.5 km), Purbach am Neusiedler See (5.8 km), Neusiedl am See (6.9 km), Bruckneudorf (7.5 km).