Gratwein-Straßengel: population and statistics
Gratwein-Straßengel has a population of 12,759 (2026) across 86.7 km², or 147 people per km². It ranks 59 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,759 residents
- 86.7 km²
- 147 people/km²
- 400 m
Gratwein-Straßengel in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Gratwein-Straßengel ranks No. 8 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,196 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,148 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gratkorn, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Graz (306,971 residents), 9.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,784 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gratwein-Straßengel over time
Gratwein-Straßengel had 12,806 residents in 2016 and 12,759 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,759 |
| 2022 | 12,779 |
| 2023 | 12,770 |
| 2024 | 12,879 |
| 2025 | 12,799 |
| 2026 | 12,759 |
All indicators for Gratwein-Straßengel
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 | Gratwein-Straßengel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 500 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gratwein-Straßengel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 5,658 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 65 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gratwein-Straßengel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 895 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 81 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 995 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 87 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,508 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,212 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 77 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,097 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 228 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,521 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 241 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,830 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gratwein-Straßengel | 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) | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,547 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 171 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.7 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,202 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gratwein-Straßengel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 944 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gratwein-Straßengel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,766 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 52 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gratwein-Straßengel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,529 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 126 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gratwein-Straßengel
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work11.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.1
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gratwein-Straßengel?
Gratwein-Straßengel has 12,759 residents (2026), ranking 59 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gratwein-Straßengel?
Gratwein-Straßengel covers 86.7 km², with a density of 147 people per km².
Is the population of Gratwein-Straßengel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gratwein-Straßengel went from 12,806 to 12,759, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Gratwein-Straßengel?
Gratwein-Straßengel is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.113, longitude 15.334.
Families: what is the figure for Gratwein-Straßengel?
In Gratwein-Straßengel, “Families” stands at 3,766 (2024), ranking 52 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Private households: what is the figure for Gratwein-Straßengel?
In Gratwein-Straßengel, “Private households” stands at 5,658 (2024), ranking 65 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gratwein-Straßengel?
In Gratwein-Straßengel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,196 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gratwein-Straßengel?
The nearest to Gratwein-Straßengel are Gratkorn (2.6 km), Thal (4.1 km), Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth (5.1 km), Stattegg (7.0 km), Sankt Bartholomä (7.6 km).