Gratkorn: population and statistics
Gratkorn has a population of 8,301 (2026) across 34.6 km², or 240 people per km². It ranks 118 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,301 residents
- 34.6 km²
- 240 people/km²
- 374 m
Gratkorn in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Gratkorn ranks No. 20 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 986 € in Gratkorn, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 28.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,213 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,850 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gratwein-Straßengel (12,759 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,852 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gratkorn over time
Gratkorn had 7,827 residents in 2016 and 8,301 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,147 |
| 2022 | 8,374 |
| 2023 | 8,370 |
| 2024 | 8,310 |
| 2025 | 8,279 |
| 2026 | 8,301 |
All indicators for Gratkorn
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 | Gratkorn | 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) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,411 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gratkorn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,841 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 116 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gratkorn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 625 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 130 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 706 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 133 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,227 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 884 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 124 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 710 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 986 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 104 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,957 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 286 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gratkorn | 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) | 5.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 243 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,851 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 129 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 58.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 263 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gratkorn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 971 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gratkorn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 467 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,324 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 124 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gratkorn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,117 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.7% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 664 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gratkorn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work28.9% ×2.9
- Wholesale and retail trade21.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.1
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Gratkorn
Where is Gratkorn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gratkorn?
Gratkorn has 8,301 residents (2026), ranking 118 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gratkorn?
Gratkorn covers 34.6 km², with a density of 240 people per km².
Is the population of Gratkorn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gratkorn went from 7,827 to 8,301, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Gratkorn?
Gratkorn is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.136, longitude 15.339.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gratkorn?
In Gratkorn, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 986 € (2019), ranking 104 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Private households: what is the figure for Gratkorn?
In Gratkorn, “Private households” stands at 3,841 (2024), ranking 116 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gratkorn?
In Gratkorn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,213 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gratkorn?
The nearest to Gratkorn are Gratwein-Straßengel (2.6 km), Stattegg (6.1 km), Thal (6.5 km), Deutschfeistritz (7.0 km), Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth (7.1 km).