Wolfau: population and statistics
Wolfau has a population of 1,514 (2026) across 15.0 km², or 101 people per km². It ranks 1,288 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,514 residents
- 15.0 km²
- 101 people/km²
- 345 m
Wolfau in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Wolfau ranks No. 72 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.9% in Wolfau, compared with an average of 63.1% in Burgenland and 58.6% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 67.3 in Wolfau, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,189 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,104 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wörterberg, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Johann in der Haide (2,342 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,756 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wolfau over time
Wolfau had 1,450 residents in 2016 and 1,514 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,435 |
| 2022 | 1,450 |
| 2023 | 1,516 |
| 2024 | 1,528 |
| 2025 | 1,516 |
| 2026 | 1,514 |
All indicators for Wolfau
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 | Wolfau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wolfau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 643 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,252 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wolfau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 86 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,654 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 102 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,589 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.3 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,765 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 128 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,422 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,471 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 241 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,452 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 836 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,428 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wolfau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 381 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,372 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.1 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,340 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wolfau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.0% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 585 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wolfau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 424 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,326 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wolfau | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.9% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wolfau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.2% ×1.1
- Construction13.7% ×2.0
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Wolfau
Where is Wolfau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wolfau?
Wolfau has 1,514 residents (2026), ranking 1,288 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wolfau?
Wolfau covers 15.0 km², with a density of 101 people per km².
Is the population of Wolfau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wolfau went from 1,450 to 1,514, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Wolfau?
Wolfau is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.258, longitude 16.096.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Wolfau?
In Wolfau, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.9% (2024), ranking 210 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wolfau?
In Wolfau, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 67.3 (2024), ranking 1,765 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wolfau?
In Wolfau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,189 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wolfau?
The nearest to Wolfau are Wörterberg (3.6 km), Markt Allhau (4.0 km), Rohr bei Hartberg (4.0 km), Kemeten (4.3 km), Sankt Johann in der Haide (6.0 km).