Fehring: population and statistics
Fehring has a population of 7,168 (2026) across 87.3 km², or 82.1 people per km². It ranks 162 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,168 residents
- 87.3 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 272 m
Fehring in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Fehring ranks No. 29 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,234 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,223 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Unterlamm, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldbach (13,369 residents), 9.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,936 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Fehring over time
Fehring had 7,445 residents in 2016 and 7,168 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,167 |
| 2022 | 7,150 |
| 2023 | 7,245 |
| 2024 | 7,193 |
| 2025 | 7,146 |
| 2026 | 7,168 |
All indicators for Fehring
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 | Fehring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 330 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 297 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fehring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,014 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 169 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fehring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 660 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 116 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 742 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 126 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 594 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 665 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 190 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,177 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 336 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,022 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,083 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 594 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fehring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,503 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,693 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 238 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 768 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fehring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,574 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fehring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,067 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 156 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fehring | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,409 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Fehring
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work13.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.2
- Construction9.5% ×1.4
- Manufacturing8.9% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Fehring
Where is Fehring?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fehring?
Fehring has 7,168 residents (2026), ranking 162 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fehring?
Fehring covers 87.3 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Fehring growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fehring went from 7,445 to 7,168, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Fehring?
Fehring is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.936, longitude 16.011.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Fehring?
In Fehring, “Enterprises” stands at 660 (2024), ranking 116 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Families: what is the figure for Fehring?
In Fehring, “Families” stands at 2,067 (2024), ranking 156 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fehring?
In Fehring, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,234 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fehring?
The nearest to Fehring are Unterlamm (5.9 km), Mühlgraben (6.2 km), Kapfenstein (6.8 km), Minihof-Liebau (7.5 km), Neuhaus am Klausenbach (7.7 km).