Floing: population and statistics
Floing has a population of 1,184 (2026) across 13.3 km², or 89.0 people per km². It ranks 1,542 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,184 residents
- 13.3 km²
- 89 people/km²
- 689 m
Floing in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Floing ranks No. 255 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.3% in Floing, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 138 € in Floing, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,180 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 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,863 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Anger (3,986 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,720 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Floing over time
Floing had 1,200 residents in 2016 and 1,184 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,189 |
| 2022 | 1,209 |
| 2023 | 1,220 |
| 2024 | 1,213 |
| 2025 | 1,199 |
| 2026 | 1,184 |
All indicators for Floing
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 | Floing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Floing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 441 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,621 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.73 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 68 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Floing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 120 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,336 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 125 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,399 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 592 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 124 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,450 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 760 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 138 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,908 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 669 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,560 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Floing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 312 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,490 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,295 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Floing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 918 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Floing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 369 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,474 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Floing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 36 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,955 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Floing
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Floing
Where is Floing?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Floing?
Floing has 1,184 residents (2026), ranking 1,542 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Floing?
Floing covers 13.3 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Floing growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Floing went from 1,200 to 1,184, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Floing?
Floing is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.264, longitude 15.747.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Floing?
In Floing, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.3% (2024), ranking 1,955 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Floing?
In Floing, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 138 € (2019), ranking 1,908 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Floing?
In Floing, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,180 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Floing?
The nearest to Floing are Anger (4.4 km), Stubenberg (4.6 km), Puch bei Weiz (4.7 km), Pöllau (7.8 km), Thannhausen (8.6 km).