Graz: population and statistics
Graz has a population of 306,971 (2026) across 127.6 km², or 2,406 people per km². It ranks 2 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 306,971 residents
- 127.6 km²
- 2,406 people/km²
- 364 m
Graz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Graz ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,226 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Styria for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Styria for “Population density”.
- “Median age”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,866 football pitches.
- Its population density is 21.9 times the national average.
Population of Graz over time
Graz had 280,258 residents in 2016 and 306,971 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 291,134 |
| 2022 | 292,630 |
| 2023 | 298,479 |
| 2024 | 302,749 |
| 2025 | 305,314 |
| 2026 | 306,971 |
All indicators for Graz
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 | Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 39.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,978 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 152,924 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.94 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 23,982 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 2 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 28,198 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 2 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 942 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 30,454 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 2 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 951 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 748 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 212 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,965 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 118 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,842 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 76 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 218,216 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 71.7 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 153 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 26.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,973 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 29.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 35 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 75,009 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 47.7% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,979 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 30.7% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 12 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Graz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.5% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade18.7% ×0.8
- Information and communication11.7% ×1.6
- Health and social work9.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Graz
Where is Graz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Graz?
Graz has 306,971 residents (2026), ranking 2 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Graz?
Graz covers 127.6 km², with a density of 2,406 people per km².
Is the population of Graz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Graz went from 280,258 to 306,971, a change of +9.5%.
Where is Graz?
Graz is in Styria. It belongs to Graz (Stadt) (district). Latitude 47.071, longitude 15.439.
Median age: what is the figure for Graz?
In Graz, “Median age” stands at 39.1 years (2026), ranking 1,978 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Private households: what is the figure for Graz?
In Graz, “Private households” stands at 152,924 (2024), ranking 2 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Graz?
In Graz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,226 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Graz?
The nearest to Graz are Thal (6.4 km), Feldkirchen bei Graz (6.5 km), Raaba-Grambach (6.5 km), Hart bei Graz (6.8 km), Seiersberg-Pirka (7.4 km).