Hart bei Graz: population and statistics
Hart bei Graz has a population of 5,570 (2026) across 11.1 km², or 504 people per km². It ranks 230 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,570 residents
- 11.1 km²
- 504 people/km²
- 370 m
Hart bei Graz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Hart bei Graz ranks No. 44 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 29.1% in Hart bei Graz, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,193 € in Hart bei Graz, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,214 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,549 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Raaba-Grambach, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Graz (306,971 residents), 6.8 km away.
Population of Hart bei Graz over time
Hart bei Graz had 4,850 residents in 2016 and 5,570 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,236 |
| 2022 | 5,414 |
| 2023 | 5,436 |
| 2024 | 5,483 |
| 2025 | 5,533 |
| 2026 | 5,570 |
All indicators for Hart bei Graz
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 | Hart bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hart bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,412 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 230 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hart bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 410 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 273 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 461 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 287 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.5 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,297 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 536 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 287 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,057 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,193 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 61 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,600 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 386 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hart bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 418 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,490 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 133 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 81.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 105 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hart bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 430 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hart bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 590 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,624 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 216 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hart bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,923 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 29.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 23 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hart bei Graz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical15.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication9.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Hart bei Graz
Where is Hart bei Graz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hart bei Graz?
Hart bei Graz has 5,570 residents (2026), ranking 230 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hart bei Graz?
Hart bei Graz covers 11.1 km², with a density of 504 people per km².
Is the population of Hart bei Graz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hart bei Graz went from 4,850 to 5,570, a change of +14.8%.
Where is Hart bei Graz?
Hart bei Graz is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.045, longitude 15.520.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Hart bei Graz?
In Hart bei Graz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 29.1% (2024), ranking 23 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hart bei Graz?
In Hart bei Graz, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,193 € (2019), ranking 61 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hart bei Graz?
In Hart bei Graz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hart bei Graz?
The nearest to Hart bei Graz are Raaba-Grambach (2.6 km), Vasoldsberg (4.5 km), Laßnitzhöhe (5.9 km), Gössendorf (6.0 km), Hausmannstätten (6.1 km).