Grafendorf bei Hartberg: population and statistics
Grafendorf bei Hartberg has a population of 3,268 (2026) across 45.7 km², or 71.5 people per km². It ranks 525 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,268 residents
- 45.7 km²
- 72 people/km²
- 380 m
Grafendorf bei Hartberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Grafendorf bei Hartberg ranks No. 94 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.2% in Grafendorf bei Hartberg, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,558 € in Grafendorf bei Hartberg, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,193 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,405 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lafnitz, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hartberg (6,687 residents), 6.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,772 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grafendorf bei Hartberg over time
Grafendorf bei Hartberg had 3,124 residents in 2016 and 3,268 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,139 |
| 2022 | 3,189 |
| 2023 | 3,235 |
| 2024 | 3,257 |
| 2025 | 3,247 |
| 2026 | 3,268 |
All indicators for Grafendorf bei Hartberg
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 | Grafendorf bei Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grafendorf bei Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,236 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 614 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.63 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 164 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grafendorf bei Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 333 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 394 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 362 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 417 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 388 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 378 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 468 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 475 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 435 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 705 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,558 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 166 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grafendorf bei Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 645 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) | 1,378 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 498 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 601 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grafendorf bei Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,432 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grafendorf bei Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 962 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 506 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grafendorf bei Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 296 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,425 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grafendorf bei Hartberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work14.5% ×1.5
- Construction10.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grafendorf bei Hartberg?
Grafendorf bei Hartberg has 3,268 residents (2026), ranking 525 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grafendorf bei Hartberg?
Grafendorf bei Hartberg covers 45.7 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Grafendorf bei Hartberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grafendorf bei Hartberg went from 3,124 to 3,268, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Grafendorf bei Hartberg?
Grafendorf bei Hartberg is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.340, longitude 15.991.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Grafendorf bei Hartberg?
In Grafendorf bei Hartberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.2% (2024), ranking 1,912 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Grafendorf bei Hartberg?
In Grafendorf bei Hartberg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,558 € (2019), ranking 166 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grafendorf bei Hartberg?
In Grafendorf bei Hartberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,193 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grafendorf bei Hartberg?
The nearest to Grafendorf bei Hartberg are Lafnitz (3.6 km), Greinbach (3.8 km), Neustift an der Lafnitz (4.1 km), Rohrbach an der Lafnitz (5.6 km), Grafenschachen (6.2 km).