Friedberg: population and statistics
Friedberg has a population of 2,664 (2026) across 25.9 km², or 103 people per km². It ranks 695 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,664 residents
- 25.9 km²
- 103 people/km²
- 590 m
Friedberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Friedberg ranks No. 127 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.9% in Friedberg, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 68.6% in Friedberg, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,192 kWh a year here.
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Population of Friedberg over time
Friedberg had 2,598 residents in 2016 and 2,664 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,623 |
| 2022 | 2,652 |
| 2023 | 2,643 |
| 2024 | 2,657 |
| 2025 | 2,677 |
| 2026 | 2,664 |
All indicators for Friedberg
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 | Friedberg | 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) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 794 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 900 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Friedberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,090 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 700 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Friedberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 220 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 690 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 253 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 657 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 882 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 259 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 729 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,028 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 282 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,252 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,015 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 634 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Friedberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 805 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 830 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Friedberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,136 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Friedberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,520 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 768 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 690 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Friedberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Friedberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.1% ×1.4
- Construction11.7% ×1.7
- Manufacturing8.9% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Friedberg
Where is Friedberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Friedberg?
Friedberg has 2,664 residents (2026), ranking 695 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Friedberg?
Friedberg covers 25.9 km², with a density of 103 people per km².
Is the population of Friedberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Friedberg went from 2,598 to 2,664, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Friedberg?
Friedberg is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.441, longitude 16.058.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Friedberg?
In Friedberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.9% (2024), ranking 1,520 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Friedberg?
In Friedberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 68.6% (2024), ranking 540 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Friedberg?
In Friedberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,192 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Friedberg?
The nearest to Friedberg are Pinggau (0.5 km), Dechantskirchen (4.1 km), Schäffern (5.7 km), Rohrbach an der Lafnitz (7.4 km), Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel (7.9 km).