Bad Blumau: population and statistics
Bad Blumau has a population of 1,683 (2026) across 37.4 km², or 45.0 people per km². It ranks 1,150 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,683 residents
- 37.4 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 293 m
Bad Blumau in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Bad Blumau ranks No. 193 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 69.6% in Bad Blumau, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,199 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,235 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Burgau, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Waltersdorf (4,020 residents), 6.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,796 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Blumau over time
Bad Blumau had 1,628 residents in 2016 and 1,683 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,633 |
| 2022 | 1,584 |
| 2023 | 1,637 |
| 2024 | 1,674 |
| 2025 | 1,672 |
| 2026 | 1,683 |
All indicators for Bad Blumau
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 | Bad Blumau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 998 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Blumau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 627 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,281 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.61 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Blumau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 145 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,102 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 159 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,113 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 865 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 145 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,286 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,424 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 525 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 489 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,962 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 665 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Blumau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 747 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 890 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 534 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Blumau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,270 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Blumau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,255 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 496 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,135 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Blumau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 388 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Blumau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services12.1% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Blumau
Where is Bad Blumau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Blumau?
Bad Blumau has 1,683 residents (2026), ranking 1,150 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Blumau?
Bad Blumau covers 37.4 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Blumau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Blumau went from 1,628 to 1,683, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Bad Blumau?
Bad Blumau is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.117, longitude 16.050.
Average household size: what is the figure for Bad Blumau?
In Bad Blumau, “Average household size” stands at 2.61 persons (2024), ranking 205 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Bad Blumau?
In Bad Blumau, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 69.6% (2024), ranking 388 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Blumau?
In Bad Blumau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,199 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Blumau?
The nearest to Bad Blumau are Burgau (4.7 km), Deutsch Kaltenbrunn (5.2 km), Großwilfersdorf (6.1 km), Bad Waltersdorf (6.6 km), Burgauberg-Neudauberg (7.4 km).