Feldkirchen bei Graz: population and statistics
Feldkirchen bei Graz has a population of 7,547 (2026) across 11.6 km², or 652 people per km². It ranks 146 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +27.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,547 residents
- 11.6 km²
- 652 people/km²
- 343 m
Feldkirchen bei Graz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Feldkirchen bei Graz ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 22.9% in Feldkirchen bei Graz, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,232 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,622 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seiersberg-Pirka (12,264 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,928 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Feldkirchen bei Graz over time
Feldkirchen bei Graz had 5,920 residents in 2016 and 7,547 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,847 |
| 2022 | 7,133 |
| 2023 | 7,261 |
| 2024 | 7,287 |
| 2025 | 7,299 |
| 2026 | 7,547 |
All indicators for Feldkirchen bei Graz
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 | Feldkirchen bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,920 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,928 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feldkirchen bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,026 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 168 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feldkirchen bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 488 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 197 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 599 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 183 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,360 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 789 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 150 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 764 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 694 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 259 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 194 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,861 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feldkirchen bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,042 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,048 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 149 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 55.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 305 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Feldkirchen bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 100 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Feldkirchen bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 99 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,075 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 153 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Feldkirchen bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,563 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 512 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Feldkirchen bei Graz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.8% ×1.2
- Construction11.5% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×1.3
- Health and social work7.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.6% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feldkirchen bei Graz?
Feldkirchen bei Graz has 7,547 residents (2026), ranking 146 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Feldkirchen bei Graz?
Feldkirchen bei Graz covers 11.6 km², with a density of 652 people per km².
Is the population of Feldkirchen bei Graz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Feldkirchen bei Graz went from 5,920 to 7,547, a change of +27.5%.
Where is Feldkirchen bei Graz?
Feldkirchen bei Graz is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.013, longitude 15.443.
Median age: what is the figure for Feldkirchen bei Graz?
In Feldkirchen bei Graz, “Median age” stands at 40.8 years (2026), ranking 1,928 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Feldkirchen bei Graz?
In Feldkirchen bei Graz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 22.9% (2024), ranking 99 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feldkirchen bei Graz?
In Feldkirchen bei Graz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,232 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feldkirchen bei Graz?
The nearest to Feldkirchen bei Graz are Seiersberg-Pirka (3.3 km), Gössendorf (3.9 km), Raaba-Grambach (4.4 km), Hausmannstätten (5.6 km), Kalsdorf bei Graz (6.0 km).