Gabersdorf: population and statistics
Gabersdorf has a population of 1,325 (2026) across 19.9 km², or 66.7 people per km². It ranks 1,426 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,325 residents
- 19.9 km²
- 67 people/km²
- 273 m
Gabersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Gabersdorf ranks No. 241 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.4% in Gabersdorf, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 59.1 in Gabersdorf, compared with an average of 52.8 in Styria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,783 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wagna (6,613 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gabersdorf over time
Gabersdorf had 1,173 residents in 2016 and 1,325 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,259 |
| 2022 | 1,292 |
| 2023 | 1,294 |
| 2024 | 1,280 |
| 2025 | 1,310 |
| 2026 | 1,325 |
All indicators for Gabersdorf
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 | Gabersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,920 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,921 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gabersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 492 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,539 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.58 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gabersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 131 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,225 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 144 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,232 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 396 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 153 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,241 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 479 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 662 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 292 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 768 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,481 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gabersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 766 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 867 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 59.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 254 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gabersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 824 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gabersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 743 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 379 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,451 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gabersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 340 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gabersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.1% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services11.5% ×1.4
- Manufacturing10.8% ×1.8
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical4.7% ×0.3
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services4.1% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Gabersdorf
Where is Gabersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gabersdorf?
Gabersdorf has 1,325 residents (2026), ranking 1,426 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gabersdorf?
Gabersdorf covers 19.9 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Gabersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gabersdorf went from 1,173 to 1,325, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Gabersdorf?
Gabersdorf is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.782, longitude 15.587.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gabersdorf?
In Gabersdorf, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.4% (2026), ranking 1,920 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gabersdorf?
In Gabersdorf, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 59.1 (2024), ranking 254 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gabersdorf?
In Gabersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gabersdorf?
The nearest to Gabersdorf are Wagna (2.7 km), Leibnitz (3.2 km), Gralla (4.2 km), Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark (4.9 km), Ehrenhausen an der Weinstraße (6.2 km).