Greinbach: population and statistics
Greinbach has a population of 1,834 (2026) across 23.4 km², or 78.4 people per km². It ranks 1,048 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,834 residents
- 23.4 km²
- 78 people/km²
- 420 m
Greinbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Greinbach ranks No. 181 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.0% in Greinbach, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,176 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,276 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hartberg (6,687 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,704 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Greinbach over time
Greinbach had 1,829 residents in 2016 and 1,834 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,820 |
| 2022 | 1,893 |
| 2023 | 1,871 |
| 2024 | 1,884 |
| 2025 | 1,856 |
| 2026 | 1,834 |
All indicators for Greinbach
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 | Greinbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Greinbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 684 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,177 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.66 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 124 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Greinbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 199 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 800 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 216 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 818 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 324 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 231 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 834 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 294 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 418 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 749 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,503 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 930 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Greinbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 802 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 834 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 587 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Greinbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,194 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Greinbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 561 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 996 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Greinbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Greinbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Construction16.8% ×2.5
- Manufacturing12.4% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Greinbach
Where is Greinbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Greinbach?
Greinbach has 1,834 residents (2026), ranking 1,048 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Greinbach?
Greinbach covers 23.4 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Greinbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Greinbach went from 1,829 to 1,834, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Greinbach?
Greinbach is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.311, longitude 15.965.
Average household size: what is the figure for Greinbach?
In Greinbach, “Average household size” stands at 2.66 persons (2024), ranking 124 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Greinbach?
In Greinbach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.0% (2024), ranking 198 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Greinbach?
In Greinbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,176 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Greinbach?
The nearest to Greinbach are Hartberg (3.4 km), Grafendorf bei Hartberg (3.8 km), Hartberg Umgebung (4.3 km), Sankt Johann in der Haide (5.6 km), Lafnitz (7.4 km).