Gleinstätten: population and statistics
Gleinstätten has a population of 2,828 (2026) across 21.9 km², or 129 people per km². It ranks 643 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,828 residents
- 21.9 km²
- 129 people/km²
- 297 m
Gleinstätten in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Gleinstätten ranks No. 118 by population.
Share of women: 51.5% in Gleinstätten, compared with an average of 50.6% in Styria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.5% in Gleinstätten, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,218 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,070 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sankt Andrä-Höch, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wies (4,264 residents), 8.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,872 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gleinstätten over time
Gleinstätten had 2,822 residents in 2016 and 2,828 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,773 |
| 2022 | 2,766 |
| 2023 | 2,806 |
| 2024 | 2,810 |
| 2025 | 2,811 |
| 2026 | 2,828 |
All indicators for Gleinstätten
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 | Gleinstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gleinstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,213 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 628 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gleinstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 283 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 502 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 318 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 485 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 368 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 338 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 541 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 399 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 414 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 762 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,315 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 501 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gleinstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,343 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 515 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 47.7 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 455 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gleinstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,534 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gleinstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 854 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 612 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gleinstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gleinstätten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.0
- Construction12.4% ×1.9
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Gleinstätten
Where is Gleinstätten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gleinstätten?
Gleinstätten has 2,828 residents (2026), ranking 643 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gleinstätten?
Gleinstätten covers 21.9 km², with a density of 129 people per km².
Is the population of Gleinstätten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gleinstätten went from 2,822 to 2,828, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Gleinstätten?
Gleinstätten is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.754, longitude 15.370.
Share of women: what is the figure for Gleinstätten?
In Gleinstätten, “Share of women” stands at 51.5% (2026), ranking 261 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Gleinstätten?
In Gleinstätten, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.5% (2024), ranking 1,599 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gleinstätten?
In Gleinstätten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,218 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gleinstätten?
The nearest to Gleinstätten are Sankt Andrä-Höch (4.4 km), Sankt Martin im Sulmtal (5.3 km), Großklein (5.9 km), Sankt Johann im Saggautal (6.2 km), Pölfing-Brunn (6.2 km).