Zurndorf: population and statistics
Zurndorf has a population of 2,322 (2026) across 54.3 km², or 42.8 people per km². It ranks 808 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,322 residents
- 54.3 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 138 m
Zurndorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Zurndorf ranks No. 33 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 71.6% in Zurndorf, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.6% in Zurndorf, compared with an average of 25.3% in Burgenland and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 20.5% 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?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,604 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gattendorf, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kittsee (3,898 residents), 10 km away.
Population of Zurndorf over time
Zurndorf had 2,148 residents in 2016 and 2,322 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,280 |
| 2022 | 2,267 |
| 2023 | 2,279 |
| 2024 | 2,278 |
| 2025 | 2,320 |
| 2026 | 2,322 |
All indicators for Zurndorf
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 | Zurndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.6% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 197 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 297 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zurndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,005 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 781 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zurndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 214 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 713 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 234 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 734 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.1 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 661 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 242 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 786 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.2 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 776 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 184 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,731 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 365 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,769 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zurndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.6% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,820 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 834 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 808 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.0 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 824 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zurndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.4% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,154 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zurndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.8% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 322 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 665 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 826 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zurndorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.0% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,563 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.8% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 822 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zurndorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work20.5% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade17.6% ×0.8
- Construction10.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.0% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Zurndorf
Where is Zurndorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zurndorf?
Zurndorf has 2,322 residents (2026), ranking 808 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zurndorf?
Zurndorf covers 54.3 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Zurndorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zurndorf went from 2,148 to 2,322, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Zurndorf?
Zurndorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Neusiedl am See (district). Latitude 47.983, longitude 17.003.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Zurndorf?
In Zurndorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 71.6% (2024), ranking 1,820 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Zurndorf?
In Zurndorf, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.6% (2026), ranking 197 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zurndorf?
In Zurndorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zurndorf?
The nearest to Zurndorf are Gattendorf (4.6 km), Neudorf (6.7 km), Nickelsdorf (6.8 km), Pama (7.3 km), Potzneusiedl (8.1 km).