Eibiswald: population and statistics
Eibiswald has a population of 6,164 (2026) across 152.1 km², or 40.5 people per km². It ranks 194 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,164 residents
- 152.1 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 369 m
Eibiswald in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Eibiswald ranks No. 37 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.1% in Eibiswald, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,303 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wies, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Deutschlandsberg (11,675 residents), 15 km away.
Population of Eibiswald over time
Eibiswald had 6,590 residents in 2016 and 6,164 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,373 |
| 2022 | 6,365 |
| 2023 | 6,309 |
| 2024 | 6,301 |
| 2025 | 6,154 |
| 2026 | 6,164 |
All indicators for Eibiswald
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 | Eibiswald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,795 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 154 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 153 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eibiswald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,646 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 200 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eibiswald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 540 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 166 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 620 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 174 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.5 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 676 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 559 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 259 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,267 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 258 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,367 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,980 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 651 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eibiswald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,573 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,026 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 328 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 972 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eibiswald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,712 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eibiswald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,578 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,804 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 188 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eibiswald | 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) | 7.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eibiswald
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services10.5% ×1.4
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing9.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.6
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Eibiswald
Where is Eibiswald?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eibiswald?
Eibiswald has 6,164 residents (2026), ranking 194 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eibiswald?
Eibiswald covers 152.1 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Eibiswald growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eibiswald went from 6,590 to 6,164, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Eibiswald?
Eibiswald is in Styria. It belongs to Deutschlandsberg (district). Latitude 46.687, longitude 15.247.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Eibiswald?
In Eibiswald, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.1% (2026), ranking 154 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Eibiswald?
In Eibiswald, “Enterprises” stands at 540 (2024), ranking 166 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eibiswald?
In Eibiswald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eibiswald?
The nearest to Eibiswald are Wies (4.2 km), Pölfing-Brunn (6.0 km), Oberhaag (6.4 km), Sankt Peter im Sulmtal (8.0 km), Sankt Martin im Sulmtal (8.1 km).