Aflenz: population and statistics
Aflenz has a population of 2,394 (2026) across 55.1 km², or 43.4 people per km². It ranks 777 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,394 residents
- 55.1 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 788 m
Aflenz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Aflenz ranks No. 140 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,173 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,717 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Turnau, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal (3,756 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,692 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Aflenz over time
Aflenz had 2,421 residents in 2016 and 2,394 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,454 |
| 2022 | 2,442 |
| 2023 | 2,431 |
| 2024 | 2,461 |
| 2025 | 2,445 |
| 2026 | 2,394 |
All indicators for Aflenz
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 | Aflenz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 94 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 58 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aflenz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,138 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 677 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.11 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,777 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aflenz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 202 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 782 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 230 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 750 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 901 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 237 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 808 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 955 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 301 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,173 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,607 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 383 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aflenz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 840 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 803 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 894 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aflenz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,646 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Aflenz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,214 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 713 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 744 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Aflenz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 283 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 469 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Aflenz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services14.7% ×2.0
- Manufacturing11.7% ×1.9
- Other service activities10.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
- Construction5.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Aflenz
Where is Aflenz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aflenz?
Aflenz has 2,394 residents (2026), ranking 777 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Aflenz?
Aflenz covers 55.1 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Aflenz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aflenz went from 2,421 to 2,394, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Aflenz?
Aflenz is in Styria. It belongs to Bruck-Mürzzuschlag (district). Latitude 47.550, longitude 15.273.
Median age: what is the figure for Aflenz?
In Aflenz, “Median age” stands at 53.9 years (2026), ranking 58 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Average household size: what is the figure for Aflenz?
In Aflenz, “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 Aflenz?
In Aflenz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,173 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aflenz?
The nearest to Aflenz are Turnau (4.9 km), Thörl (5.4 km), Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal (11 km), Sankt Marein im Mürztal (11 km), Kapfenberg (12 km).