Dobl-Zwaring: population and statistics
Dobl-Zwaring has a population of 3,853 (2026) across 37.9 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 407 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,853 residents
- 37.9 km²
- 102 people/km²
- 324 m
Dobl-Zwaring in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Dobl-Zwaring ranks No. 78 by population.
Share of people under 15: 16.4% in Dobl-Zwaring, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,212 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,303 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Premstätten (7,191 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Dobl-Zwaring over time
Dobl-Zwaring had 3,443 residents in 2016 and 3,853 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,579 |
| 2022 | 3,705 |
| 2023 | 3,783 |
| 2024 | 3,767 |
| 2025 | 3,798 |
| 2026 | 3,853 |
All indicators for Dobl-Zwaring
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 | Dobl-Zwaring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,152 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobl-Zwaring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,483 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 482 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobl-Zwaring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 357 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 357 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 406 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 360 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 496 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 432 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 398 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 570 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 620 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 337 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,755 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 781 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobl-Zwaring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,039 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 325 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 339 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dobl-Zwaring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 552 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dobl-Zwaring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 932 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,095 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 415 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobl-Zwaring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 512 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Dobl-Zwaring
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.8% ×1.8
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication7.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Dobl-Zwaring
Where is Dobl-Zwaring?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobl-Zwaring?
Dobl-Zwaring has 3,853 residents (2026), ranking 407 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dobl-Zwaring?
Dobl-Zwaring covers 37.9 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Dobl-Zwaring growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobl-Zwaring went from 3,443 to 3,853, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Dobl-Zwaring?
Dobl-Zwaring is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 46.947, longitude 15.376.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Dobl-Zwaring?
In Dobl-Zwaring, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.4% (2026), ranking 292 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Dobl-Zwaring?
In Dobl-Zwaring, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 2,039 (2024), ranking 325 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dobl-Zwaring?
In Dobl-Zwaring, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dobl-Zwaring?
The nearest to Dobl-Zwaring are Premstätten (2.9 km), Lannach (3.3 km), Lieboch (4.2 km), Sankt Josef (Weststeiermark) (5.0 km), Haselsdorf-Tobelbad (5.3 km).