Zillingtal: population and statistics
Zillingtal has a population of 1,052 (2026) across 13.1 km², or 80.3 people per km². It ranks 1,646 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,052 residents
- 13.1 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 214 m
Zillingtal in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Zillingtal ranks No. 113 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 50.0 in Zillingtal, compared with an average of 94.4 in Burgenland and 92.6 nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 12.4 in Zillingtal, compared with an average of 44.6 in Burgenland and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,190 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,835 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steinbrunn (2,971 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,760 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Zillingtal over time
Zillingtal had 925 residents in 2016 and 1,052 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 991 |
| 2022 | 990 |
| 2023 | 1,005 |
| 2024 | 1,020 |
| 2025 | 1,045 |
| 2026 | 1,052 |
All indicators for Zillingtal
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 | Zillingtal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 605 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zillingtal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 463 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,586 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zillingtal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 49 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,936 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 52 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,950 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50.0 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,968 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 89 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,710 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.6 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,468 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 116 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,940 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 391 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,754 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zillingtal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.2% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,407 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 148 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 129 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,932 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 12.4 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,941 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zillingtal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.3% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 63 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zillingtal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 541 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 313 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,621 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zillingtal | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.0% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.4% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 442 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zillingtal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.7% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.6% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services11.2% ×1.4
- Health and social work11.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.7% ×2.9
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Zillingtal
Where is Zillingtal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zillingtal?
Zillingtal has 1,052 residents (2026), ranking 1,646 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zillingtal?
Zillingtal covers 13.1 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Zillingtal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zillingtal went from 925 to 1,052, a change of +13.7%.
Where is Zillingtal?
Zillingtal is in Burgenland. It belongs to Eisenstadt Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.815, longitude 16.409.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zillingtal?
In Zillingtal, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50.0 (2024), ranking 1,968 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zillingtal?
In Zillingtal, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 12.4 (2024), ranking 1,941 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zillingtal?
In Zillingtal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,190 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zillingtal?
The nearest to Zillingtal are Steinbrunn (2.5 km), Pöttsching (3.1 km), Krensdorf (3.2 km), Sigleß (4.3 km), Müllendorf (4.5 km).