Birkfeld: population and statistics
Birkfeld has a population of 4,910 (2026) across 89.8 km², or 54.7 people per km². It ranks 293 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,910 residents
- 89.8 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 616 m
Birkfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Birkfeld ranks No. 53 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.3% in Birkfeld, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,177 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,581 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Miesenbach bei Birkfeld, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weiz (12,212 residents), 16 km away.
Population of Birkfeld over time
Birkfeld had 5,100 residents in 2016 and 4,910 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,928 |
| 2022 | 4,972 |
| 2023 | 4,984 |
| 2024 | 4,975 |
| 2025 | 4,941 |
| 2026 | 4,910 |
All indicators for Birkfeld
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 | Birkfeld | 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) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 351 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,830 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 348 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.68 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 104 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 493 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 193 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 549 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 205 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 409 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 468 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 344 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,086 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 287 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,235 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,536 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 911 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,237 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 283 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 526 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 55.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,861 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,485 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 256 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 361 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Birkfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing11.6% ×1.9
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Construction7.7% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Birkfeld
Where is Birkfeld?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Birkfeld?
Birkfeld has 4,910 residents (2026), ranking 293 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Birkfeld?
Birkfeld covers 89.8 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Birkfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Birkfeld went from 5,100 to 4,910, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Birkfeld?
Birkfeld is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.355, longitude 15.695.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Birkfeld?
In Birkfeld, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.3% (2024), ranking 1,903 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Birkfeld?
In Birkfeld, “Average household size” stands at 2.68 persons (2024), ranking 104 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Birkfeld?
In Birkfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,177 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Birkfeld?
The nearest to Birkfeld are Miesenbach bei Birkfeld (5.2 km), Strallegg (6.7 km), Anger (9.0 km), Gasen (10 km), Fischbach (10 km).