Breitenau am Hochlantsch: population and statistics
Breitenau am Hochlantsch has a population of 1,539 (2026) across 62.4 km², or 24.6 people per km². It ranks 1,264 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,539 residents
- 62.4 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 604 m
Breitenau am Hochlantsch in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Breitenau am Hochlantsch ranks No. 217 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 33.5% in Breitenau am Hochlantsch, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 54.1% in Breitenau am Hochlantsch, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,108 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,745 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pernegg an der Mur (2,540 residents), 6.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,432 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Breitenau am Hochlantsch over time
Breitenau am Hochlantsch had 1,737 residents in 2016 and 1,539 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,631 |
| 2022 | 1,602 |
| 2023 | 1,597 |
| 2024 | 1,577 |
| 2025 | 1,561 |
| 2026 | 1,539 |
All indicators for Breitenau am Hochlantsch
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 | Breitenau am Hochlantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,809 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 33.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 14 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 55.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 24 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breitenau am Hochlantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 733 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,104 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.13 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breitenau am Hochlantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 124 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,294 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 133 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,332 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,235 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 109 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,577 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,860 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 369 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 891 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 551 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,650 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breitenau am Hochlantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.3% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,773 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) | 493 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,192 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,028 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Breitenau am Hochlantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 54.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,874 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Breitenau am Hochlantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 775 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 473 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,191 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Breitenau am Hochlantsch | 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) | 6.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,816 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Breitenau am Hochlantsch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work19.8% ×2.0
- Accommodation and food services12.3% ×1.7
- Manufacturing9.4% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.7% ×4.3
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
- Information and communication3.8% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breitenau am Hochlantsch?
Breitenau am Hochlantsch has 1,539 residents (2026), ranking 1,264 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Breitenau am Hochlantsch?
Breitenau am Hochlantsch covers 62.4 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Breitenau am Hochlantsch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breitenau am Hochlantsch went from 1,737 to 1,539, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Breitenau am Hochlantsch?
Breitenau am Hochlantsch is in Styria. It belongs to Bruck-Mürzzuschlag (district). Latitude 47.391, longitude 15.429.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Breitenau am Hochlantsch?
In Breitenau am Hochlantsch, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 33.5% (2026), ranking 14 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Breitenau am Hochlantsch?
In Breitenau am Hochlantsch, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 54.1% (2024), ranking 1,874 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Breitenau am Hochlantsch?
In Breitenau am Hochlantsch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,108 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Breitenau am Hochlantsch?
The nearest to Breitenau am Hochlantsch are Pernegg an der Mur (6.6 km), Stanz im Mürztal (9.9 km), Sankt Marein im Mürztal (10 km), Gasen (10 km), Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal (11 km).