Bad Gleichenberg: population and statistics
Bad Gleichenberg has a population of 5,202 (2026) across 38.8 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 255 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,202 residents
- 38.8 km²
- 134 people/km²
- 270 m
Bad Gleichenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Bad Gleichenberg ranks No. 47 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.4% in Bad Gleichenberg, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 58.1% in Bad Gleichenberg, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,228 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,434 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kapfenstein, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldbach (13,369 residents), 9.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,912 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Gleichenberg over time
Bad Gleichenberg had 5,288 residents in 2016 and 5,202 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,173 |
| 2022 | 5,195 |
| 2023 | 5,303 |
| 2024 | 5,227 |
| 2025 | 5,232 |
| 2026 | 5,202 |
All indicators for Bad Gleichenberg
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 Gleichenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 197 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 153 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Gleichenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,347 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 245 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.13 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Gleichenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 440 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 236 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 521 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 217 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 712 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 571 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 243 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 625 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 441 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 683 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,066 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 264 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Gleichenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,705 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,873 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 227 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 54.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Gleichenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,823 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Gleichenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 810 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,475 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 259 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Gleichenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Gleichenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work12.9% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services12.5% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Construction10.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Gleichenberg
Where is Bad Gleichenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Gleichenberg?
Bad Gleichenberg has 5,202 residents (2026), ranking 255 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Gleichenberg?
Bad Gleichenberg covers 38.8 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Gleichenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Gleichenberg went from 5,288 to 5,202, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Bad Gleichenberg?
Bad Gleichenberg is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.870, longitude 15.903.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Bad Gleichenberg?
In Bad Gleichenberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.4% (2026), ranking 1,825 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Bad Gleichenberg?
In Bad Gleichenberg, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 58.1% (2024), ranking 1,823 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Gleichenberg?
In Bad Gleichenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,228 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Gleichenberg?
The nearest to Bad Gleichenberg are Kapfenstein (5.1 km), Gnas (5.8 km), Sankt Anna am Aigen (6.7 km), Straden (7.6 km), Feldbach (9.5 km).