Zagersdorf: population and statistics
Zagersdorf has a population of 1,169 (2026) across 7.3 km², or 160 people per km². It ranks 1,553 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,169 residents
- 7.3 km²
- 160 people/km²
- 177 m
Zagersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Zagersdorf ranks No. 102 by population.
Share of women: 52.2% in Zagersdorf, compared with an average of 51.1% in Burgenland and 50.7% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 85.8% in Zagersdorf, compared with an average of 75.6% in Burgenland and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,194 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,022 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Klingenbach, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Siegendorf (3,199 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,776 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Zagersdorf over time
Zagersdorf had 1,008 residents in 2016 and 1,169 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,101 |
| 2022 | 1,114 |
| 2023 | 1,147 |
| 2024 | 1,138 |
| 2025 | 1,142 |
| 2026 | 1,169 |
All indicators for Zagersdorf
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 | Zagersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.6% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 383 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 78 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zagersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 493 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,537 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zagersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 81 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,696 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 92 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,684 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.3 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,422 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 123 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,457 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 743 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 184 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,731 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,068 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,245 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zagersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.0% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,605 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) | 365 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,403 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.8 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zagersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.8% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 138 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zagersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.5% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 404 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 348 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,537 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zagersdorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.7% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,809 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.1% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 282 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zagersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work24.6% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade17.2% ×0.8
- Other service activities13.1% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services10.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Zagersdorf
Where is Zagersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zagersdorf?
Zagersdorf has 1,169 residents (2026), ranking 1,553 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zagersdorf?
Zagersdorf covers 7.3 km², with a density of 160 people per km².
Is the population of Zagersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zagersdorf went from 1,008 to 1,169, a change of +16.0%.
Where is Zagersdorf?
Zagersdorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Eisenstadt Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.766, longitude 16.518.
Share of women: what is the figure for Zagersdorf?
In Zagersdorf, “Share of women” stands at 52.2% (2026), ranking 78 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Zagersdorf?
In Zagersdorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 85.8% (2024), ranking 138 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zagersdorf?
In Zagersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,194 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zagersdorf?
The nearest to Zagersdorf are Klingenbach (2.1 km), Siegendorf (2.5 km), Draßburg (3.1 km), Antau (3.2 km), Baumgarten (3.2 km).