Feistritztal: population and statistics
Feistritztal has a population of 2,320 (2026) across 25.7 km², or 90.2 people per km². It ranks 810 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,320 residents
- 25.7 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 360 m
Feistritztal in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Feistritztal ranks No. 146 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.9% in Feistritztal, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.8% in Feistritztal, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,201 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,602 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pischelsdorf am Kulm (3,939 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,804 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Feistritztal over time
Feistritztal had 2,432 residents in 2016 and 2,320 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,402 |
| 2022 | 2,425 |
| 2023 | 2,380 |
| 2024 | 2,367 |
| 2025 | 2,324 |
| 2026 | 2,320 |
All indicators for Feistritztal
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 | Feistritztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 572 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feistritztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 938 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 856 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feistritztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 209 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 745 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 229 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 755 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 216 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 909 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,162 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 234 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,495 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 598 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,616 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feistritztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 728 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 912 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,054 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Feistritztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 951 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Feistritztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 716 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 740 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Feistritztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 388 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Feistritztal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work14.4% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.3
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.0% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Feistritztal
Where is Feistritztal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feistritztal?
Feistritztal has 2,320 residents (2026), ranking 810 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Feistritztal?
Feistritztal covers 25.7 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Feistritztal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Feistritztal went from 2,432 to 2,320, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Feistritztal?
Feistritztal is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.193, longitude 15.828.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Feistritztal?
In Feistritztal, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.9% (2024), ranking 1,801 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Feistritztal?
In Feistritztal, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.8% (2024), ranking 1,702 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feistritztal?
In Feistritztal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,201 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feistritztal?
The nearest to Feistritztal are Pischelsdorf am Kulm (2.7 km), Gersdorf an der Feistritz (4.0 km), Stubenberg (6.0 km), Hartl (6.8 km), Ilztal (6.8 km).