Gamlitz: population and statistics
Gamlitz has a population of 3,114 (2026) across 36.9 km², or 84.4 people per km². It ranks 566 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,114 residents
- 36.9 km²
- 84 people/km²
- 286 m
Gamlitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Gamlitz ranks No. 102 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 7.7% in Gamlitz, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 119.7 in Gamlitz, compared with an average of 96.3 in Styria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,212 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,167 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ehrenhausen an der Weinstraße, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wagna (6,613 residents), 5.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gamlitz over time
Gamlitz had 3,242 residents in 2016 and 3,114 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,200 |
| 2022 | 3,204 |
| 2023 | 3,212 |
| 2024 | 3,195 |
| 2025 | 3,144 |
| 2026 | 3,114 |
All indicators for Gamlitz
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 | Gamlitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 318 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 349 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gamlitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,272 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 592 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gamlitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 346 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 376 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 376 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 402 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 273 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 323 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 569 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 790 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 280 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,262 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,587 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 873 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gamlitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 927 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,298 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 528 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 635 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gamlitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,638 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gamlitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,200 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 928 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 532 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gamlitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,392 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gamlitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.7% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services19.7% ×2.7
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.5
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Gamlitz
Where is Gamlitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gamlitz?
Gamlitz has 3,114 residents (2026), ranking 566 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gamlitz?
Gamlitz covers 36.9 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Gamlitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gamlitz went from 3,242 to 3,114, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Gamlitz?
Gamlitz is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.720, longitude 15.553.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Gamlitz?
In Gamlitz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 7.7% (2024), ranking 1,687 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gamlitz?
In Gamlitz, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 119.7 (2024), ranking 273 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gamlitz?
In Gamlitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gamlitz?
The nearest to Gamlitz are Ehrenhausen an der Weinstraße (2.5 km), Wagna (5.3 km), Straß in Steiermark (5.5 km), Heimschuh (6.2 km), Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark (6.4 km).