Ebersdorf: population and statistics
Ebersdorf has a population of 1,303 (2026) across 17.3 km², or 75.3 people per km². It ranks 1,441 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,303 residents
- 17.3 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 311 m
Ebersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Ebersdorf ranks No. 245 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.7% in Ebersdorf, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.3% in Ebersdorf, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,204 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,423 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hartl (2,117 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,816 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ebersdorf over time
Ebersdorf had 1,247 residents in 2016 and 1,303 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,285 |
| 2022 | 1,282 |
| 2023 | 1,282 |
| 2024 | 1,303 |
| 2025 | 1,304 |
| 2026 | 1,303 |
All indicators for Ebersdorf
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 | Ebersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 933 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ebersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 503 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,512 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ebersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 125 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,288 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 138 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,285 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 135 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,352 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 796 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 330 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,048 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 743 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,500 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ebersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 187 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) | 424 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,298 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 989 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ebersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 766 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ebersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 389 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,420 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ebersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.7% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 128 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,550 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ebersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.4% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services3.0% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Ebersdorf
Where is Ebersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ebersdorf?
Ebersdorf has 1,303 residents (2026), ranking 1,441 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ebersdorf?
Ebersdorf covers 17.3 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Ebersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ebersdorf went from 1,247 to 1,303, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Ebersdorf?
Ebersdorf is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.201, longitude 15.957.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Ebersdorf?
In Ebersdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.7% (2024), ranking 128 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Ebersdorf?
In Ebersdorf, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.3% (2024), ranking 1,773 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ebersdorf?
In Ebersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,204 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ebersdorf?
The nearest to Ebersdorf are Hartl (4.2 km), Kaindorf (4.4 km), Buch-St. Magdalena (5.2 km), Bad Waltersdorf (5.3 km), Großsteinbach (7.6 km).