Gutenberg: population and statistics
Gutenberg has a population of 1,636 (2026) across 23.1 km², or 71.0 people per km². It ranks 1,186 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,636 residents
- 23.1 km²
- 71 people/km²
- 612 m
Gutenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Gutenberg ranks No. 205 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.6% in Gutenberg, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 14.2 in Gutenberg, compared with an average of 52.8 in Styria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,205 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,228 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mortantsch, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weiz (12,212 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,820 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gutenberg over time
Gutenberg had 1,566 residents in 2016 and 1,636 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,618 |
| 2022 | 1,630 |
| 2023 | 1,636 |
| 2024 | 1,654 |
| 2025 | 1,641 |
| 2026 | 1,636 |
All indicators for Gutenberg
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 | Gutenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,037 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 786 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gutenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 615 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,301 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.66 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 124 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gutenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 134 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,200 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,259 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,201 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 120 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,485 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,804 of 1,978 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gutenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 111 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 232 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,692 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,905 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gutenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 262 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gutenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 509 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,093 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gutenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 505 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 506 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gutenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical16.1% ×1.2
- Health and social work12.7% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.2% ×1.7
- Other service activities10.2% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.6% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.9% ×2.5
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Gutenberg
Where is Gutenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gutenberg?
Gutenberg has 1,636 residents (2026), ranking 1,186 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gutenberg?
Gutenberg covers 23.1 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Gutenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gutenberg went from 1,566 to 1,636, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Gutenberg?
Gutenberg is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.209, longitude 15.563.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Gutenberg?
In Gutenberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,953 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gutenberg?
In Gutenberg, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 14.2 (2024), ranking 1,905 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gutenberg?
In Gutenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,205 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gutenberg?
The nearest to Gutenberg are Mortantsch (1.2 km), Weiz (4.8 km), Naas (5.1 km), Mitterdorf an der Raab (5.8 km), Kumberg (5.9 km).