Empersdorf: population and statistics
Empersdorf has a population of 1,401 (2026) across 14.2 km², or 98.4 people per km². It ranks 1,362 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,401 residents
- 14.2 km²
- 98 people/km²
- 350 m
Empersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Empersdorf ranks No. 227 by population.
Share of women: 47.2% in Empersdorf, compared with an average of 50.6% in Styria and 50.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.0% in Empersdorf, compared with an average of 74.9% in Styria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.8% 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?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,994 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vasoldsberg (4,858 residents), 3.9 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 Empersdorf over time
Empersdorf had 1,340 residents in 2016 and 1,401 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,406 |
| 2022 | 1,423 |
| 2023 | 1,412 |
| 2024 | 1,387 |
| 2025 | 1,394 |
| 2026 | 1,401 |
All indicators for Empersdorf
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 | Empersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 982 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,954 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Empersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 565 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,395 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Empersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 112 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,409 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 119 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,442 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,227 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 168 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,152 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 390 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 256 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,375 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,153 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,179 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Empersdorf | 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) | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 388 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,359 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,196 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Empersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 256 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Empersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 424 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,326 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Empersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 296 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Empersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.8% ×1.3
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Health and social work11.9% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.5% ×0.5
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Empersdorf
Where is Empersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Empersdorf?
Empersdorf has 1,401 residents (2026), ranking 1,362 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Empersdorf?
Empersdorf covers 14.2 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Empersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Empersdorf went from 1,340 to 1,401, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Empersdorf?
Empersdorf is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 47.000, longitude 15.604.
Share of women: what is the figure for Empersdorf?
In Empersdorf, “Share of women” stands at 47.2% (2026), ranking 1,954 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Empersdorf?
In Empersdorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.0% (2024), ranking 187 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Empersdorf?
In Empersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Empersdorf?
The nearest to Empersdorf are Vasoldsberg (3.9 km), Pirching am Traubenberg (4.9 km), Heiligenkreuz am Waasen (5.1 km), Sankt Marein bei Graz (6.6 km), Nestelbach bei Graz (6.9 km).