Gersdorf an der Feistritz: population and statistics
Gersdorf an der Feistritz has a population of 1,751 (2026) across 30.1 km², or 58.2 people per km². It ranks 1,098 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,751 residents
- 30.1 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 374 m
Gersdorf an der Feistritz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Gersdorf an der Feistritz ranks No. 190 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.6% in Gersdorf an der Feistritz, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,173 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,214 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Großsteinbach, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pischelsdorf am Kulm (3,939 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,692 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gersdorf an der Feistritz over time
Gersdorf an der Feistritz had 1,678 residents in 2016 and 1,751 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,703 |
| 2022 | 1,759 |
| 2023 | 1,754 |
| 2024 | 1,755 |
| 2025 | 1,745 |
| 2026 | 1,751 |
All indicators for Gersdorf an der Feistritz
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 | Gersdorf an der Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,345 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gersdorf an der Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 600 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,331 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.89 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 26 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gersdorf an der Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 175 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 927 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 182 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 990 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 541 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 144 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,292 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,565 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 457 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 641 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,272 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 520 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gersdorf an der Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 972 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) | 752 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 878 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gersdorf an der Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,280 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gersdorf an der Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 509 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,093 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gersdorf an der Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,849 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gersdorf an der Feistritz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work12.7% ×1.3
- Construction10.6% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.9% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.7% ×7.1
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gersdorf an der Feistritz?
Gersdorf an der Feistritz has 1,751 residents (2026), ranking 1,098 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gersdorf an der Feistritz?
Gersdorf an der Feistritz covers 30.1 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Gersdorf an der Feistritz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gersdorf an der Feistritz went from 1,678 to 1,751, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Gersdorf an der Feistritz?
Gersdorf an der Feistritz is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.160, longitude 15.850.
Average household size: what is the figure for Gersdorf an der Feistritz?
In Gersdorf an der Feistritz, “Average household size” stands at 2.89 persons (2024), ranking 26 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Gersdorf an der Feistritz?
In Gersdorf an der Feistritz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.6% (2024), ranking 1,849 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gersdorf an der Feistritz?
In Gersdorf an der Feistritz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,173 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gersdorf an der Feistritz?
The nearest to Gersdorf an der Feistritz are Großsteinbach (3.6 km), Pischelsdorf am Kulm (3.6 km), Feistritztal (4.0 km), Hartl (5.2 km), Ilztal (6.2 km).