Anger: population and statistics
Anger has a population of 3,986 (2026) across 53.9 km², or 74.0 people per km². It ranks 388 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,986 residents
- 53.9 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 492 m
Anger in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Anger ranks No. 74 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.6% in Anger, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.9% in Anger, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,110 kWh a year here.
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Population of Anger over time
Anger had 4,159 residents in 2016 and 3,986 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,938 |
| 2022 | 3,961 |
| 2023 | 4,029 |
| 2024 | 3,988 |
| 2025 | 3,992 |
| 2026 | 3,986 |
All indicators for Anger
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 | Anger | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 472 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Anger | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,686 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 385 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Anger | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 355 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 361 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 382 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 390 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 844 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 369 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 482 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,184 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 424 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 731 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,684 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 817 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Anger | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,593 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 432 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 684 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Anger | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,618 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Anger | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,244 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 348 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Anger | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 246 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Anger
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities13.6% ×1.6
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Anger
Where is Anger?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Anger?
Anger has 3,986 residents (2026), ranking 388 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Anger?
Anger covers 53.9 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Anger growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Anger went from 4,159 to 3,986, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Anger?
Anger is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.274, longitude 15.690.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Anger?
In Anger, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.6% (2024), ranking 246 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Anger?
In Anger, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.9% (2024), ranking 1,690 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Anger?
In Anger, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,110 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Anger?
The nearest to Anger are Floing (4.4 km), Thannhausen (5.5 km), Puch bei Weiz (6.1 km), Naas (7.7 km), Weiz (7.8 km).