Feldbach: population and statistics
Feldbach has a population of 13,369 (2026) across 67.3 km², or 199 people per km². It ranks 53 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,369 residents
- 67.3 km²
- 199 people/km²
- 284 m
Feldbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Feldbach ranks No. 6 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,226 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,427 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Edelsbach bei Feldbach, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Graz (306,971 residents), 36 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,904 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Feldbach over time
Feldbach had 13,313 residents in 2016 and 13,369 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,371 |
| 2022 | 13,337 |
| 2023 | 13,421 |
| 2024 | 13,515 |
| 2025 | 13,495 |
| 2026 | 13,369 |
All indicators for Feldbach
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 | Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 714 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,054 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 59 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,069 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 59 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,390 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 49 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 613 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,281 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 64 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,074 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 523 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 494 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 977 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,312 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.3% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 148 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 9,389 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 44 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 69.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 170 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 55.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,864 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 390 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,817 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 48 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Feldbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,697 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Feldbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work13.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Feldbach
Where is Feldbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feldbach?
Feldbach has 13,369 residents (2026), ranking 53 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Feldbach?
Feldbach covers 67.3 km², with a density of 199 people per km².
Is the population of Feldbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Feldbach went from 13,313 to 13,369, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Feldbach?
Feldbach is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.955, longitude 15.888.
Families: what is the figure for Feldbach?
In Feldbach, “Families” stands at 3,817 (2024), ranking 48 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Feldbach?
In Feldbach, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 9,389 (2024), ranking 44 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feldbach?
In Feldbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,226 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feldbach?
The nearest to Feldbach are Edelsbach bei Feldbach (5.5 km), Riegersburg (6.1 km), Paldau (7.4 km), Bad Gleichenberg (9.5 km), Fehring (9.5 km).