Fohnsdorf: population and statistics
Fohnsdorf has a population of 7,656 (2026) across 54.7 km², or 140 people per km². It ranks 141 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,656 residents
- 54.7 km²
- 140 people/km²
- 731 m
Fohnsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Fohnsdorf ranks No. 23 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 47.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,239 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Styria for “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,665 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Judenburg, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Knittelfeld (12,792 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Fohnsdorf over time
Fohnsdorf had 7,743 residents in 2016 and 7,656 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,611 |
| 2022 | 7,558 |
| 2023 | 7,566 |
| 2024 | 7,585 |
| 2025 | 7,662 |
| 2026 | 7,656 |
All indicators for Fohnsdorf
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 | Fohnsdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,783 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 177 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 324 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fohnsdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,656 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 125 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fohnsdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,522 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 29 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,647 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 35 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 215.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 14 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,227 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 75 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 160.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 84 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 441 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 683 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 482 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,696 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fohnsdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,797 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,503 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 132 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 59.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 255 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fohnsdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.0% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,475 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fohnsdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,154 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 142 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fohnsdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,410 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Fohnsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work47.2% ×4.7
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.9% ×0.7
- Construction5.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical4.5% ×0.3
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Fohnsdorf
Where is Fohnsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fohnsdorf?
Fohnsdorf has 7,656 residents (2026), ranking 141 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fohnsdorf?
Fohnsdorf covers 54.7 km², with a density of 140 people per km².
Is the population of Fohnsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fohnsdorf went from 7,743 to 7,656, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Fohnsdorf?
Fohnsdorf is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.208, longitude 14.679.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Fohnsdorf?
In Fohnsdorf, “Enterprises” stands at 1,522 (2024), ranking 29 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Average household size: what is the figure for Fohnsdorf?
In Fohnsdorf, “Average household size” stands at 2.04 persons (2024), ranking 1,876 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fohnsdorf?
In Fohnsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,239 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fohnsdorf?
The nearest to Fohnsdorf are Judenburg (4.2 km), Zeltweg (5.8 km), Gaal (7.2 km), Pöls-Oberkurzheim (7.3 km), Weißkirchen in Steiermark (7.5 km).