Bad Loipersdorf: population and statistics
Bad Loipersdorf has a population of 1,821 (2026) across 25.0 km², or 72.8 people per km². It ranks 1,054 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,821 residents
- 25.0 km²
- 73 people/km²
- 251 m
Bad Loipersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Bad Loipersdorf ranks No. 183 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.9% in Bad Loipersdorf, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 5.7% in Bad Loipersdorf, compared with an average of 5.3% in Styria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,200 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,506 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rudersdorf, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fürstenfeld (10,358 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,800 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Loipersdorf over time
Bad Loipersdorf had 1,860 residents in 2016 and 1,821 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,816 |
| 2022 | 1,818 |
| 2023 | 1,831 |
| 2024 | 1,807 |
| 2025 | 1,823 |
| 2026 | 1,821 |
All indicators for Bad Loipersdorf
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 Loipersdorf | 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) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 597 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 336 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Loipersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 783 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,029 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Loipersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 154 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,046 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 168 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,057 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 960 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 162 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,181 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,327 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 522 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 495 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,921 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 291 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Loipersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,503 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 980 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 698 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.7 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 341 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Loipersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,243 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Loipersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 546 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,025 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Loipersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Loipersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Other service activities19.3% ×2.3
- Accommodation and food services14.9% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.1
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Loipersdorf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Loipersdorf?
Bad Loipersdorf has 1,821 residents (2026), ranking 1,054 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Loipersdorf?
Bad Loipersdorf covers 25.0 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Loipersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Loipersdorf went from 1,860 to 1,821, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Bad Loipersdorf?
Bad Loipersdorf is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.013, longitude 16.101.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Bad Loipersdorf?
In Bad Loipersdorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.9% (2026), ranking 1,884 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Bad Loipersdorf?
In Bad Loipersdorf, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 5.7% (2024), ranking 274 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Loipersdorf?
In Bad Loipersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,200 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Loipersdorf?
The nearest to Bad Loipersdorf are Rudersdorf (4.2 km), Fürstenfeld (4.3 km), Unterlamm (5.1 km), Königsdorf (5.3 km), Eltendorf (7.8 km).