Bad Radkersburg: population and statistics
Bad Radkersburg has a population of 3,207 (2026) across 30.0 km², or 107 people per km². It ranks 538 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,207 residents
- 30.0 km²
- 107 people/km²
- 211 m
Bad Radkersburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Bad Radkersburg ranks No. 98 by population.
Share of people under 15: 8.9% in Bad Radkersburg, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,235 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,203 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Halbenrain, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Gleichenberg (5,202 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,940 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Radkersburg over time
Bad Radkersburg had 3,114 residents in 2016 and 3,207 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,179 |
| 2022 | 3,178 |
| 2023 | 3,235 |
| 2024 | 3,227 |
| 2025 | 3,220 |
| 2026 | 3,207 |
All indicators for Bad Radkersburg
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 Radkersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 8.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,977 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 35.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 5 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 58.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 2 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 36 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Radkersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,588 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 435 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.94 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Radkersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 297 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 464 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 388 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 383 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 261 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 384 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 460 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 396 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 780 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 199 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,401 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 45 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Radkersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,864 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,017 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 214 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 93.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 66 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Radkersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 46.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,920 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Radkersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 322 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 875 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 589 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Radkersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.7% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,312 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 646 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Radkersburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services17.3% ×2.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work9.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Construction5.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Radkersburg
Where is Bad Radkersburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Radkersburg?
Bad Radkersburg has 3,207 residents (2026), ranking 538 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Radkersburg?
Bad Radkersburg covers 30.0 km², with a density of 107 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Radkersburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Radkersburg went from 3,114 to 3,207, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Bad Radkersburg?
Bad Radkersburg is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.690, longitude 15.989.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Bad Radkersburg?
In Bad Radkersburg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 8.9% (2026), ranking 1,977 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Bad Radkersburg?
In Bad Radkersburg, “Average household size” stands at 1.94 persons (2024), ranking 1,953 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Radkersburg?
In Bad Radkersburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,235 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Radkersburg?
The nearest to Bad Radkersburg are Halbenrain (4.8 km), Klöch (8.5 km), Tieschen (11 km), Deutsch Goritz (14 km), Straden (16 km).