Gralla: population and statistics
Gralla has a population of 2,996 (2026) across 12.1 km², or 247 people per km². It ranks 599 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +32.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,996 residents
- 12.1 km²
- 247 people/km²
- 276 m
Gralla in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Gralla ranks No. 109 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 88.0% in Gralla, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.6% in Gralla, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,215 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,700 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tillmitsch, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leibnitz (13,441 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,860 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gralla over time
Gralla had 2,267 residents in 2016 and 2,996 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,580 |
| 2022 | 2,732 |
| 2023 | 2,854 |
| 2024 | 2,883 |
| 2025 | 2,876 |
| 2026 | 2,996 |
All indicators for Gralla
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 | Gralla | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 276 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,908 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gralla | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,219 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 620 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gralla | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 166 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 975 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 229 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 755 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 315 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 582 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 747 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 578 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 400 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,233 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 535 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gralla | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 426 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,213 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 571 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 610 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gralla | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 88.0% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 35 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gralla | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 601 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 798 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 661 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gralla | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 444 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,518 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gralla
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Gralla
Where is Gralla?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gralla?
Gralla has 2,996 residents (2026), ranking 599 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gralla?
Gralla covers 12.1 km², with a density of 247 people per km².
Is the population of Gralla growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gralla went from 2,267 to 2,996, a change of +32.2%.
Where is Gralla?
Gralla is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.812, longitude 15.553.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Gralla?
In Gralla, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 88.0% (2024), ranking 35 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gralla?
In Gralla, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.6% (2026), ranking 1,908 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gralla?
In Gralla, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,215 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gralla?
The nearest to Gralla are Tillmitsch (3.0 km), Leibnitz (3.3 km), Gabersdorf (4.2 km), Ragnitz (4.4 km), Lang (4.7 km).