Frohnleiten: population and statistics
Frohnleiten has a population of 6,681 (2026) across 153.9 km², or 43.4 people per km². It ranks 175 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,681 residents
- 153.9 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 426 m
Frohnleiten in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Frohnleiten ranks No. 32 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 56.5% in Frohnleiten, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,195 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,560 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Peggau, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bruck an der Mur (15,608 residents), 16 km away.
Population of Frohnleiten over time
Frohnleiten had 6,705 residents in 2016 and 6,681 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,517 |
| 2022 | 6,524 |
| 2023 | 6,633 |
| 2024 | 6,668 |
| 2025 | 6,690 |
| 2026 | 6,681 |
All indicators for Frohnleiten
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 | Frohnleiten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 383 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frohnleiten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,170 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 155 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.06 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,855 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frohnleiten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 532 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 174 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 613 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 176 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 976 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 610 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 215 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,236 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 559 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 430 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,252 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 219 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frohnleiten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,228 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,231 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 198 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 48.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 448 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Frohnleiten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 56.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,847 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Frohnleiten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 785 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,901 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 171 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Frohnleiten | 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) | 13.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 619 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Frohnleiten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work13.8% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Construction5.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Frohnleiten
Where is Frohnleiten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frohnleiten?
Frohnleiten has 6,681 residents (2026), ranking 175 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Frohnleiten?
Frohnleiten covers 153.9 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Frohnleiten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frohnleiten went from 6,705 to 6,681, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Frohnleiten?
Frohnleiten is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.270, longitude 15.324.
Average household size: what is the figure for Frohnleiten?
In Frohnleiten, “Average household size” stands at 2.06 persons (2024), ranking 1,855 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Frohnleiten?
In Frohnleiten, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 56.5% (2024), ranking 1,847 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Frohnleiten?
In Frohnleiten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,195 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Frohnleiten?
The nearest to Frohnleiten are Peggau (7.3 km), Deutschfeistritz (8.0 km), Übelbach (8.3 km), Semriach (8.4 km), Pernegg an der Mur (11 km).