Bruck an der Mur: population and statistics
Bruck an der Mur has a population of 15,608 (2026) across 85.3 km², or 183 people per km². It ranks 38 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,608 residents
- 85.3 km²
- 183 people/km²
- 489 m
Bruck an der Mur in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Bruck an der Mur ranks No. 4 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,178 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,952 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kapfenberg, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leoben (24,455 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,712 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bruck an der Mur over time
Bruck an der Mur had 15,891 residents in 2016 and 15,608 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,650 |
| 2022 | 15,720 |
| 2023 | 15,970 |
| 2024 | 15,750 |
| 2025 | 15,735 |
| 2026 | 15,608 |
All indicators for Bruck an der Mur
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 | Bruck an der Mur | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 250 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 436 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bruck an der Mur | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 8,060 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 32 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.91 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,972 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bruck an der Mur | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,096 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 56 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,354 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 56 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,210 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,480 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 54 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,106 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 507 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 526 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,054 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 613 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bruck an der Mur | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,728 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 8,402 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 59 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 351 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bruck an der Mur | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,776 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bruck an der Mur | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 373 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 4,232 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 40 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bruck an der Mur | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,339 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bruck an der Mur
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work22.0% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bruck an der Mur?
Bruck an der Mur has 15,608 residents (2026), ranking 38 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bruck an der Mur?
Bruck an der Mur covers 85.3 km², with a density of 183 people per km².
Is the population of Bruck an der Mur growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bruck an der Mur went from 15,891 to 15,608, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Bruck an der Mur?
Bruck an der Mur is in Styria. It belongs to Bruck-Mürzzuschlag (district). Latitude 47.411, longitude 15.269.
Average household size: what is the figure for Bruck an der Mur?
In Bruck an der Mur, “Average household size” stands at 1.91 persons (2024), ranking 1,972 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Families: what is the figure for Bruck an der Mur?
In Bruck an der Mur, “Families” stands at 4,232 (2024), ranking 40 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bruck an der Mur?
In Bruck an der Mur, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,178 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bruck an der Mur?
The nearest to Bruck an der Mur are Kapfenberg (3.6 km), Pernegg an der Mur (7.8 km), Niklasdorf (8.6 km), Proleb (10 km), Sankt Marein im Mürztal (10 km).