Burgau: population and statistics
Burgau has a population of 1,064 (2026) across 20.0 km², or 53.2 people per km². It ranks 1,637 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,064 residents
- 20.0 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 275 m
Burgau in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Burgau ranks No. 264 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,214 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,801 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Burgauberg-Neudauberg, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Blumau (1,683 residents), 4.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,856 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Burgau over time
Burgau had 1,072 residents in 2016 and 1,064 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,050 |
| 2022 | 1,063 |
| 2023 | 1,083 |
| 2024 | 1,090 |
| 2025 | 1,087 |
| 2026 | 1,064 |
All indicators for Burgau
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 | Burgau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,809 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 154 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 69 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Burgau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 514 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,493 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.11 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,777 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Burgau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 95 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,564 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 111 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,497 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 630 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 122 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,469 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 508 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 342 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 995 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,337 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 486 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Burgau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,710 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 243 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 362 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,409 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 945 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Burgau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,040 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Burgau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 311 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,630 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Burgau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 62.0% | 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) | 11.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Burgau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.3% ×1.0
- Construction15.8% ×2.4
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services9.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.5
- Information and communication5.8% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Burgau
Where is Burgau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burgau?
Burgau has 1,064 residents (2026), ranking 1,637 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Burgau?
Burgau covers 20.0 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Burgau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Burgau went from 1,072 to 1,064, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Burgau?
Burgau is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.143, longitude 16.099.
Median age: what is the figure for Burgau?
In Burgau, “Median age” stands at 53.6 years (2026), ranking 69 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Average household size: what is the figure for Burgau?
In Burgau, “Average household size” stands at 2.11 persons (2024), ranking 1,777 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Burgau?
In Burgau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Burgau?
The nearest to Burgau are Burgauberg-Neudauberg (2.6 km), Neudau (3.5 km), Bad Blumau (4.7 km), Stegersbach (5.4 km), Rohr im Burgenland (5.7 km).