Fürstenfeld: population and statistics
Fürstenfeld has a population of 10,358 (2026) across 68.6 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 87 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,358 residents
- 68.6 km²
- 151 people/km²
- 271 m
Fürstenfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Fürstenfeld ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of women: 52.1% in Fürstenfeld, compared with an average of 50.6% in Styria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,231 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,613 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rudersdorf, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Graz (306,971 residents), 49 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,924 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Fürstenfeld over time
Fürstenfeld had 9,872 residents in 2016 and 10,358 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,109 |
| 2022 | 10,235 |
| 2023 | 10,316 |
| 2024 | 10,368 |
| 2025 | 10,391 |
| 2026 | 10,358 |
All indicators for Fürstenfeld
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 | Fürstenfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 275 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 392 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fürstenfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,133 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 89 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 634 of 1,978 |
Business sectors: Fürstenfeld
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
- Health and social work11.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.5% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.1
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Fürstenfeld
Where is Fürstenfeld?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fürstenfeld?
Fürstenfeld has 10,358 residents (2026), ranking 87 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fürstenfeld?
Fürstenfeld covers 68.6 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of Fürstenfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fürstenfeld went from 9,872 to 10,358, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Fürstenfeld?
Fürstenfeld is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.050, longitude 16.083.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Fürstenfeld?
In Fürstenfeld, “Active trade licences” stands at 1,133 (2026), ranking 89 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
Share of women: what is the figure for Fürstenfeld?
In Fürstenfeld, “Share of women” stands at 52.1% (2026), ranking 99 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fürstenfeld?
In Fürstenfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,231 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fürstenfeld?
The nearest to Fürstenfeld are Rudersdorf (3.0 km), Bad Loipersdorf (4.3 km), Deutsch Kaltenbrunn (4.8 km), Großwilfersdorf (7.4 km), Bad Blumau (7.8 km).