Edelsbach bei Feldbach: population and statistics
Edelsbach bei Feldbach has a population of 1,353 (2026) across 16.1 km², or 83.8 people per km². It ranks 1,397 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,353 residents
- 16.1 km²
- 84 people/km²
- 304 m
Edelsbach bei Feldbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Edelsbach bei Feldbach ranks No. 234 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 415 € in Edelsbach bei Feldbach, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € 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 1,206 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,261 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Eichkögl, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldbach (13,369 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,824 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Edelsbach bei Feldbach over time
Edelsbach bei Feldbach had 1,334 residents in 2016 and 1,353 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,333 |
| 2022 | 1,354 |
| 2023 | 1,346 |
| 2024 | 1,362 |
| 2025 | 1,356 |
| 2026 | 1,353 |
All indicators for Edelsbach bei Feldbach
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 | Edelsbach bei Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Edelsbach bei Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 520 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,477 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.62 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 187 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Edelsbach bei Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 117 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,364 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 122 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,425 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,075 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 109 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,577 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,620 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 282 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,252 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 415 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,743 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Edelsbach bei Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 418 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 552 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,112 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 659 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Edelsbach bei Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 599 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Edelsbach bei Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,617 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 416 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,351 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Edelsbach bei Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Edelsbach bei Feldbach
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
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Construction10.2% ×1.5
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.6% ×2.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Edelsbach bei Feldbach?
Edelsbach bei Feldbach has 1,353 residents (2026), ranking 1,397 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Edelsbach bei Feldbach?
Edelsbach bei Feldbach covers 16.1 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Edelsbach bei Feldbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Edelsbach bei Feldbach went from 1,334 to 1,353, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Edelsbach bei Feldbach?
Edelsbach bei Feldbach is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.989, longitude 15.836.
Average household size: what is the figure for Edelsbach bei Feldbach?
In Edelsbach bei Feldbach, “Average household size” stands at 2.62 persons (2024), ranking 187 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Edelsbach bei Feldbach?
In Edelsbach bei Feldbach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 415 € (2019), ranking 1,743 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Edelsbach bei Feldbach?
In Edelsbach bei Feldbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Edelsbach bei Feldbach?
The nearest to Edelsbach bei Feldbach are Eichkögl (5.1 km), Feldbach (5.5 km), Kirchberg an der Raab (5.5 km), Paldau (6.3 km), Markt Hartmannsdorf (7.2 km).