Aich: population and statistics
Aich has a population of 1,306 (2026) across 56.5 km², or 23.1 people per km². It ranks 1,438 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,306 residents
- 56.5 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 697 m
Aich in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Aich ranks No. 244 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 74.9% in Aich, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,119 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,915 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haus (2,428 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,476 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Aich over time
Aich had 1,270 residents in 2016 and 1,306 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,319 |
| 2022 | 1,315 |
| 2023 | 1,306 |
| 2024 | 1,313 |
| 2025 | 1,322 |
| 2026 | 1,306 |
All indicators for Aich
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 | Aich | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,445 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,621 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aich | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 504 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,511 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.62 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 187 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aich | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 154 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,046 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 167 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,066 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 190 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 133 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,369 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 856 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 353 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 956 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 530 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,664 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aich | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 396 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,341 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aich | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 999 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Aich | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 983 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 358 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,512 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Aich | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 74.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 18 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Aich
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.3% ×3.0
- Health and social work15.4% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×0.6
- Manufacturing10.8% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.5
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.6% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Aich
Where is Aich?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aich?
Aich has 1,306 residents (2026), ranking 1,438 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Aich?
Aich covers 56.5 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Aich growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aich went from 1,270 to 1,306, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Aich?
Aich is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.419, longitude 13.820.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Aich?
In Aich, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 74.9% (2024), ranking 18 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Aich?
In Aich, “Average household size” stands at 2.62 persons (2024), ranking 187 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aich?
In Aich, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,119 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aich?
The nearest to Aich are Haus (4.2 km), Michaelerberg-Pruggern (5.4 km), Gröbming (6.7 km), Schladming (10 km), Sölk (11 km).