Wörterberg: population and statistics
Wörterberg has a population of 532 (2026) across 4.8 km², or 112 people per km². It ranks 1,971 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 532 residents
- 4.8 km²
- 112 people/km²
- 404 m
Wörterberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Wörterberg ranks No. 156 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 72 € in Wörterberg, compared with an average of 393 € in Burgenland and 564 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 66.9% in Wörterberg, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,206 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 668 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hackerberg, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stinatz (1,188 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,824 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wörterberg over time
Wörterberg had 530 residents in 2016 and 532 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 479 |
| 2022 | 481 |
| 2023 | 534 |
| 2024 | 533 |
| 2025 | 538 |
| 2026 | 532 |
All indicators for Wörterberg
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 | Wörterberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 652 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 59 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wörterberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 194 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,994 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wörterberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 30 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 2,040 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 33 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 2,038 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61.3 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,880 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 44 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,986 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.7 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,549 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 72 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,976 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,182 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,158 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wörterberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 66.9% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,956 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.5% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 174 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 63 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,050 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 11.7 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,948 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wörterberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.4% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 231 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wörterberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.5% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 404 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 144 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,982 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wörterberg | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wörterberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services15.9% ×2.0
- Accommodation and food services11.4% ×1.5
- Health and social work11.4% ×1.1
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.8% ×2.9
- Other service activities6.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wörterberg
Where is Wörterberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wörterberg?
Wörterberg has 532 residents (2026), ranking 1,971 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wörterberg?
Wörterberg covers 4.8 km², with a density of 112 people per km².
Is the population of Wörterberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wörterberg went from 530 to 532, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Wörterberg?
Wörterberg is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.225, longitude 16.099.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Wörterberg?
In Wörterberg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 72 € (2019), ranking 1,976 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Wörterberg?
In Wörterberg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 66.9% (2024), ranking 1,956 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wörterberg?
In Wörterberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wörterberg?
The nearest to Wörterberg are Hackerberg (3.3 km), Stinatz (3.5 km), Wolfau (3.6 km), Rohr bei Hartberg (3.8 km), Kemeten (4.9 km).