Eichkögl: population and statistics
Eichkögl has a population of 1,353 (2026) across 14.9 km², or 90.7 people per km². It ranks 1,397 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,353 residents
- 14.9 km²
- 91 people/km²
- 422 m
Eichkögl in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Eichkögl ranks No. 235 by population.
Share of women: 48.4% in Eichkögl, compared with an average of 50.6% in Styria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,090 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Margarethen an der Raab (4,163 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Eichkögl over time
Eichkögl had 1,292 residents in 2016 and 1,353 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,347 |
| 2022 | 1,360 |
| 2023 | 1,385 |
| 2024 | 1,392 |
| 2025 | 1,387 |
| 2026 | 1,353 |
All indicators for Eichkögl
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 | Eichkögl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,614 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,248 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eichkögl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 528 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,459 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.63 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 164 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eichkögl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 122 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,316 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 129 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,363 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 930 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 156 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,218 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 485 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 182 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,749 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,966 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 661 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eichkögl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 302 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,517 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eichkögl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 196 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eichkögl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 435 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,299 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eichkögl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 999 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eichkögl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.2% ×1.4
- Construction9.7% ×1.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9.1% ×3.9
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Eichkögl
Where is Eichkögl?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eichkögl?
Eichkögl has 1,353 residents (2026), ranking 1,397 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eichkögl?
Eichkögl covers 14.9 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Eichkögl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eichkögl went from 1,292 to 1,353, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Eichkögl?
Eichkögl is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 47.024, longitude 15.791.
Share of women: what is the figure for Eichkögl?
In Eichkögl, “Share of women” stands at 48.4% (2026), ranking 1,829 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Eichkögl?
In Eichkögl, “Average household size” stands at 2.63 persons (2024), ranking 164 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eichkögl?
In Eichkögl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eichkögl?
The nearest to Eichkögl are St. Margarethen an der Raab (4.3 km), Kirchberg an der Raab (4.5 km), Edelsbach bei Feldbach (5.1 km), Markt Hartmannsdorf (5.2 km), Hofstätten an der Raab (6.7 km).