Ardning: population and statistics
Ardning has a population of 1,273 (2026) across 34.2 km², or 37.2 people per km². It ranks 1,467 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,273 residents
- 34.2 km²
- 37 people/km²
- 661 m
Ardning in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Ardning ranks No. 250 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 30.3% in Ardning, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 76.2 in Ardning, compared with an average of 102.1 in Styria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,173 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,789 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Selzthal, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rottenmann (4,896 residents), 7.2 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 Ardning over time
Ardning had 1,210 residents in 2016 and 1,273 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,240 |
| 2022 | 1,283 |
| 2023 | 1,283 |
| 2024 | 1,292 |
| 2025 | 1,308 |
| 2026 | 1,273 |
All indicators for Ardning
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 | Ardning | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 61 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 75 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ardning | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 519 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ardning | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 88 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 96 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,643 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 97 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,668 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,742 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 308 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,142 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,640 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 843 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ardning | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 279 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,576 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,580 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ardning | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.0% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 811 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ardning | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 398 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,398 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ardning | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 271 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,425 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ardning
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities18.8% ×2.2
- Construction10.4% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services10.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.2% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.2% ×3.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Ardning
Where is Ardning?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ardning?
Ardning has 1,273 residents (2026), ranking 1,467 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ardning?
Ardning covers 34.2 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Ardning growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ardning went from 1,210 to 1,273, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Ardning?
Ardning is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.591, longitude 14.364.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Ardning?
In Ardning, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 30.3% (2026), ranking 61 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ardning?
In Ardning, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 76.2 (2026), ranking 1,742 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ardning?
In Ardning, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,173 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ardning?
The nearest to Ardning are Selzthal (5.8 km), Rottenmann (7.2 km), Admont (7.6 km), Spital am Pyhrn (8.4 km), Liezen (10 km).