Gröbming: population and statistics
Gröbming has a population of 3,254 (2026) across 66.8 km², or 48.7 people per km². It ranks 529 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,254 residents
- 66.8 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 770 m
Gröbming in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Gröbming ranks No. 95 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 58.9% in Gröbming, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,357 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Michaelerberg-Pruggern, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Mitterndorf (4,918 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gröbming over time
Gröbming had 2,846 residents in 2016 and 3,254 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,117 |
| 2022 | 3,112 |
| 2023 | 3,144 |
| 2024 | 3,202 |
| 2025 | 3,202 |
| 2026 | 3,254 |
All indicators for Gröbming
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 | Gröbming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gröbming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,540 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 456 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gröbming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 309 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 436 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 375 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 404 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 296 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 392 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 449 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 375 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 520 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 498 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,727 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 798 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gröbming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 488 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,893 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 353 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 59.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 252 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gröbming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,806 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gröbming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 299 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 860 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 608 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gröbming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 361 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 637 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gröbming
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.9% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services10.6% ×1.4
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Gröbming
Where is Gröbming?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gröbming?
Gröbming has 3,254 residents (2026), ranking 529 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gröbming?
Gröbming covers 66.8 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Gröbming growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gröbming went from 2,846 to 3,254, a change of +14.3%.
Where is Gröbming?
Gröbming is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.446, longitude 13.901.
Average household size: what is the figure for Gröbming?
In Gröbming, “Average household size” stands at 2.04 persons (2024), ranking 1,876 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Gröbming?
In Gröbming, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 58.9% (2024), ranking 1,806 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gröbming?
In Gröbming, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gröbming?
The nearest to Gröbming are Michaelerberg-Pruggern (4.0 km), Sölk (6.6 km), Aich (6.7 km), Mitterberg-Sankt Martin (7.8 km), Öblarn (8.1 km).