Buch-St. Magdalena: population and statistics
Buch-St. Magdalena has a population of 2,171 (2026) across 26.4 km², or 82.2 people per km². It ranks 891 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,171 residents
- 26.4 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 387 m
Buch-St. Magdalena in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Buch-St. Magdalena ranks No. 158 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.3% in Buch-St. Magdalena, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 70.9 in Buch-St. Magdalena, compared with an average of 102.1 in Styria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,179 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,700 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rohr bei Hartberg, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Waltersdorf (4,020 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,716 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Buch-St. Magdalena over time
Buch-St. Magdalena had 2,174 residents in 2016 and 2,171 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,157 |
| 2022 | 2,184 |
| 2023 | 2,183 |
| 2024 | 2,184 |
| 2025 | 2,195 |
| 2026 | 2,171 |
All indicators for Buch-St. Magdalena
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 | Buch-St. Magdalena | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buch-St. Magdalena | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 831 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 963 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.63 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 164 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buch-St. Magdalena | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 159 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,016 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 166 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,070 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,558 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 154 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,232 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,858 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 204 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,634 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,356 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,042 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buch-St. Magdalena | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 456 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,250 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,597 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Buch-St. Magdalena | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 320 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Buch-St. Magdalena | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 678 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 807 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Buch-St. Magdalena | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 154 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: Buch-St. Magdalena
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work13.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities10.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.6% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.6
- Information and communication4.6% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buch-St. Magdalena?
Buch-St. Magdalena has 2,171 residents (2026), ranking 891 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Buch-St. Magdalena?
Buch-St. Magdalena covers 26.4 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Buch-St. Magdalena growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buch-St. Magdalena went from 2,174 to 2,171, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Buch-St. Magdalena?
Buch-St. Magdalena is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.226, longitude 16.015.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Buch-St. Magdalena?
In Buch-St. Magdalena, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.3% (2024), ranking 1,903 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buch-St. Magdalena?
In Buch-St. Magdalena, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 70.9 (2026), ranking 1,858 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buch-St. Magdalena?
In Buch-St. Magdalena, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,179 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buch-St. Magdalena?
The nearest to Buch-St. Magdalena are Rohr bei Hartberg (3.1 km), Ebersdorf (5.2 km), Sankt Johann in der Haide (6.1 km), Bad Waltersdorf (6.3 km), Wörterberg (6.4 km).