Großwilfersdorf: population and statistics
Großwilfersdorf has a population of 2,109 (2026) across 38.4 km², or 54.9 people per km². It ranks 914 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,109 residents
- 38.4 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 272 m
Großwilfersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Großwilfersdorf ranks No. 163 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,809 € in Großwilfersdorf, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 52.1 in Großwilfersdorf, compared with an average of 52.8 in Styria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,384 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ilz (3,833 residents), 5.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Großwilfersdorf over time
Großwilfersdorf had 2,080 residents in 2016 and 2,109 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,096 |
| 2022 | 2,109 |
| 2023 | 2,137 |
| 2024 | 2,115 |
| 2025 | 2,103 |
| 2026 | 2,109 |
All indicators for Großwilfersdorf
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 | Großwilfersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 933 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großwilfersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 882 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 913 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großwilfersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 203 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 777 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 227 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 767 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 235 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 813 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 586 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 651 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 297 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,809 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 132 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großwilfersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,094 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 628 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 52.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 375 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großwilfersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.0% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,315 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großwilfersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 628 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 895 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großwilfersdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 999 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 539 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großwilfersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.9% ×1.4
- Other service activities11.6% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.4% ×1.6
- Construction7.7% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Großwilfersdorf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großwilfersdorf?
Großwilfersdorf has 2,109 residents (2026), ranking 914 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großwilfersdorf?
Großwilfersdorf covers 38.4 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Großwilfersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großwilfersdorf went from 2,080 to 2,109, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Großwilfersdorf?
Großwilfersdorf is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.078, longitude 15.994.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Großwilfersdorf?
In Großwilfersdorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,809 € (2019), ranking 132 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Großwilfersdorf?
In Großwilfersdorf, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 52.1 (2024), ranking 375 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großwilfersdorf?
In Großwilfersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großwilfersdorf?
The nearest to Großwilfersdorf are Ilz (5.3 km), Bad Blumau (6.1 km), Fürstenfeld (7.4 km), Ottendorf an der Rittschein (7.8 km), Deutsch Kaltenbrunn (8.6 km).