Gleisdorf: population and statistics
Gleisdorf has a population of 11,554 (2026) across 38.7 km², or 299 people per km². It ranks 79 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,554 residents
- 38.7 km²
- 299 people/km²
- 350 m
Gleisdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Gleisdorf ranks No. 12 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 64.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,206 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Styria for “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,419 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ludersdorf-Wilfersdorf, 2.4 km away.
Population of Gleisdorf over time
Gleisdorf had 10,452 residents in 2016 and 11,554 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,072 |
| 2022 | 11,200 |
| 2023 | 11,362 |
| 2024 | 11,525 |
| 2025 | 11,533 |
| 2026 | 11,554 |
All indicators for Gleisdorf
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 | Gleisdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,328 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gleisdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 5,203 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 74 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gleisdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 2,247 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 17 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 2,458 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 21 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 212.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 15 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 3,264 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 16 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 282.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 13 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 624 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 331 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,273 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,086 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gleisdorf | 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) | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 8,790 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 50 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 76.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 128 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gleisdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,507 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gleisdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 459 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,240 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 77 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gleisdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,595 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 367 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gleisdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work64.5% ×6.5
- Wholesale and retail trade10.7% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical4.9% ×0.4
- Other service activities4.5% ×0.5
- Information and communication2.5% ×0.3
- Construction2.5% ×0.4
- Manufacturing2.3% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services2.1% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Gleisdorf
Where is Gleisdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gleisdorf?
Gleisdorf has 11,554 residents (2026), ranking 79 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gleisdorf?
Gleisdorf covers 38.7 km², with a density of 299 people per km².
Is the population of Gleisdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gleisdorf went from 10,452 to 11,554, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Gleisdorf?
Gleisdorf is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.104, longitude 15.708.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Gleisdorf?
In Gleisdorf, “Enterprises” stands at 2,247 (2024), ranking 17 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Gleisdorf?
In Gleisdorf, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 8,790 (2024), ranking 50 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gleisdorf?
In Gleisdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gleisdorf?
The nearest to Gleisdorf are Ludersdorf-Wilfersdorf (2.4 km), Albersdorf-Prebuch (2.7 km), Hofstätten an der Raab (4.3 km), Sankt Ruprecht an der Raab (6.6 km), Ilztal (6.6 km).