Bad Waltersdorf: population and statistics
Bad Waltersdorf has a population of 4,020 (2026) across 52.3 km², or 76.9 people per km². It ranks 383 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,020 residents
- 52.3 km²
- 77 people/km²
- 287 m
Bad Waltersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Bad Waltersdorf ranks No. 72 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 194 € in Bad Waltersdorf, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,204 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,324 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ebersdorf, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hartberg (6,687 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,816 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Waltersdorf over time
Bad Waltersdorf had 3,780 residents in 2016 and 4,020 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,897 |
| 2022 | 3,929 |
| 2023 | 3,897 |
| 2024 | 3,948 |
| 2025 | 3,978 |
| 2026 | 4,020 |
All indicators for Bad Waltersdorf
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 Waltersdorf | 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) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 900 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Waltersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,614 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 423 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Waltersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 388 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 311 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 438 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 314 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 422 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 473 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 336 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 429 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 482 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 579 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 194 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,861 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Waltersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,183 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 293 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 54.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 321 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Waltersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,574 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Waltersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,180 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 376 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Waltersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Waltersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities13.6% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services11.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Waltersdorf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Waltersdorf?
Bad Waltersdorf has 4,020 residents (2026), ranking 383 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Waltersdorf?
Bad Waltersdorf covers 52.3 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Waltersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Waltersdorf went from 3,780 to 4,020, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Bad Waltersdorf?
Bad Waltersdorf is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.169, longitude 16.009.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bad Waltersdorf?
In Bad Waltersdorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 194 € (2019), ranking 1,861 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Bad Waltersdorf?
In Bad Waltersdorf, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 2,183 (2024), ranking 293 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Waltersdorf?
In Bad Waltersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,204 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Waltersdorf?
The nearest to Bad Waltersdorf are Ebersdorf (5.3 km), Buch-St. Magdalena (6.3 km), Bad Blumau (6.6 km), Neudau (7.1 km), Hartl (7.2 km).