Deutsch Goritz: population and statistics
Deutsch Goritz has a population of 1,780 (2026) across 34.0 km², or 52.3 people per km². It ranks 1,076 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,780 residents
- 34.0 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 253 m
Deutsch Goritz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Deutsch Goritz ranks No. 186 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.8% in Deutsch Goritz, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,232 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,765 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mureck (3,470 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,928 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Deutsch Goritz over time
Deutsch Goritz had 1,795 residents in 2016 and 1,780 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,795 |
| 2022 | 1,777 |
| 2023 | 1,789 |
| 2024 | 1,767 |
| 2025 | 1,779 |
| 2026 | 1,780 |
All indicators for Deutsch Goritz
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 | Deutsch Goritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 433 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 311 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Deutsch Goritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 728 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,110 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.44 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 647 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Deutsch Goritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 176 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 920 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 197 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 904 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 183 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,072 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 823 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 599 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 362 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,300 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 510 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Deutsch Goritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 970 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 707 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 54.7 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 323 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Deutsch Goritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,396 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Deutsch Goritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 559 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 999 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Deutsch Goritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.7% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Deutsch Goritz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.8% ×1.4
- Manufacturing14.3% ×2.4
- Health and social work12.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical4.4% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Deutsch Goritz
Where is Deutsch Goritz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Deutsch Goritz?
Deutsch Goritz has 1,780 residents (2026), ranking 1,076 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Deutsch Goritz?
Deutsch Goritz covers 34.0 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Deutsch Goritz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Deutsch Goritz went from 1,795 to 1,780, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Deutsch Goritz?
Deutsch Goritz is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 15.830.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Deutsch Goritz?
In Deutsch Goritz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.8% (2024), ranking 1,702 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Median age: what is the figure for Deutsch Goritz?
In Deutsch Goritz, “Median age” stands at 50.3 years (2026), ranking 311 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Deutsch Goritz?
In Deutsch Goritz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,232 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Deutsch Goritz?
The nearest to Deutsch Goritz are Mureck (6.3 km), Straden (7.0 km), Sankt Peter am Ottersbach (7.6 km), Halbenrain (9.4 km), Tieschen (9.6 km).