Fischbach: population and statistics
Fischbach has a population of 1,479 (2026) across 61.6 km², or 24.0 people per km². It ranks 1,312 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,479 residents
- 61.6 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 998 m
Fischbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Fischbach ranks No. 220 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.1% in Fischbach, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of women: 48.1% in Fischbach, compared with an average of 50.6% in Styria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,184 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,629 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Kathrein am Hauenstein, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Birkfeld (4,910 residents), 10 km away.
Population of Fischbach over time
Fischbach had 1,505 residents in 2016 and 1,479 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,530 |
| 2022 | 1,524 |
| 2023 | 1,511 |
| 2024 | 1,501 |
| 2025 | 1,493 |
| 2026 | 1,479 |
All indicators for Fischbach
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 | Fischbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 487 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,877 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fischbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 557 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,411 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.70 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 89 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fischbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 147 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,088 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 157 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,133 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 571 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 129 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,413 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,382 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 219 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,560 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,380 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,014 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fischbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 373 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,389 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,353 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fischbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,491 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fischbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,922 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 450 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,250 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fischbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Fischbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Health and social work11.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services10.2% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.3% ×5.8
- Other service activities6.3% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.5% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance3.9% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Fischbach
Where is Fischbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fischbach?
Fischbach has 1,479 residents (2026), ranking 1,312 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fischbach?
Fischbach covers 61.6 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Fischbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fischbach went from 1,505 to 1,479, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Fischbach?
Fischbach is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.442, longitude 15.651.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Fischbach?
In Fischbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.1% (2024), ranking 1,922 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Fischbach?
In Fischbach, “Share of women” stands at 48.1% (2026), ranking 1,877 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fischbach?
In Fischbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,184 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fischbach?
The nearest to Fischbach are St. Kathrein am Hauenstein (6.2 km), Strallegg (6.4 km), Ratten (6.8 km), Gasen (9.1 km), Birkfeld (10 km).