Großklein: population and statistics
Großklein has a population of 2,221 (2026) across 27.7 km², or 80.1 people per km². It ranks 865 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,221 residents
- 27.7 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 310 m
Großklein in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Großklein ranks No. 154 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.3% in Großklein, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 8.0% in Großklein, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,884 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Heimschuh, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leutschach an der Weinstraße (3,456 residents), 8.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,840 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Großklein over time
Großklein had 2,246 residents in 2016 and 2,221 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,264 |
| 2022 | 2,266 |
| 2023 | 2,247 |
| 2024 | 2,228 |
| 2025 | 2,232 |
| 2026 | 2,221 |
All indicators for Großklein
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 | Großklein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großklein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 902 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 889 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großklein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 222 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 678 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 245 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 687 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 421 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 272 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 687 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 346 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 237 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,482 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 678 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,553 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großklein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,129 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) | 727 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 915 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 980 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großklein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,287 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großklein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 655 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 845 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großklein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großklein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.6% ×1.6
- Construction9.6% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities8.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Großklein
Where is Großklein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großklein?
Großklein has 2,221 residents (2026), ranking 865 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großklein?
Großklein covers 27.7 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Großklein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großklein went from 2,246 to 2,221, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Großklein?
Großklein is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.736, longitude 15.443.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Großklein?
In Großklein, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.3% (2024), ranking 1,628 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Großklein?
In Großklein, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 8.0% (2024), ranking 1,628 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großklein?
In Großklein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großklein?
The nearest to Großklein are Heimschuh (3.9 km), Sankt Johann im Saggautal (5.0 km), Kitzeck im Sausal (5.0 km), Gleinstätten (5.9 km), Arnfels (7.3 km).