Geistthal-Södingberg: population and statistics
Geistthal-Södingberg has a population of 1,435 (2026) across 52.6 km², or 27.3 people per km². It ranks 1,340 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,435 residents
- 52.6 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 456 m
Geistthal-Södingberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Geistthal-Södingberg ranks No. 225 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 82 € in Geistthal-Södingberg, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.5% in Geistthal-Södingberg, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,169 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,373 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Stiwoll, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bärnbach (5,811 residents), 5.5 km away.
Population of Geistthal-Södingberg over time
Geistthal-Södingberg had 1,589 residents in 2016 and 1,435 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,487 |
| 2022 | 1,489 |
| 2023 | 1,457 |
| 2024 | 1,449 |
| 2025 | 1,425 |
| 2026 | 1,435 |
All indicators for Geistthal-Södingberg
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 | Geistthal-Södingberg | 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) | 24.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 565 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 297 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Geistthal-Södingberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 566 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Geistthal-Södingberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 143 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,122 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 153 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,166 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 489 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 124 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,450 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,416 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 82 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,971 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 508 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,681 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Geistthal-Södingberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 260 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,621 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,738 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Geistthal-Södingberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 660 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Geistthal-Södingberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 457 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,232 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Geistthal-Södingberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,816 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Geistthal-Södingberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing12.1% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Health and social work8.1% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.3% ×6.6
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Geistthal-Södingberg?
Geistthal-Södingberg has 1,435 residents (2026), ranking 1,340 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Geistthal-Södingberg?
Geistthal-Södingberg covers 52.6 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Geistthal-Södingberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Geistthal-Södingberg went from 1,589 to 1,435, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Geistthal-Södingberg?
Geistthal-Södingberg is in Styria. It belongs to Voitsberg (district). Latitude 47.108, longitude 15.172.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Geistthal-Södingberg?
In Geistthal-Södingberg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 82 € (2019), ranking 1,971 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Geistthal-Södingberg?
In Geistthal-Södingberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.5% (2024), ranking 1,877 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Geistthal-Södingberg?
In Geistthal-Södingberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,169 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Geistthal-Södingberg?
The nearest to Geistthal-Södingberg are Stiwoll (3.7 km), Bärnbach (5.5 km), Kainach bei Voitsberg (6.8 km), Voitsberg (6.9 km), Stallhofen (7.3 km).