Hartberg: population and statistics
Hartberg has a population of 6,687 (2026) across 21.6 km², or 310 people per km². It ranks 174 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,687 residents
- 21.6 km²
- 310 people/km²
- 351 m
Hartberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Hartberg ranks No. 31 by population.
Share of women: 52.9% in Hartberg, compared with an average of 50.6% in Styria and 50.7% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 116.5 in Hartberg, compared with an average of 52.8 in Styria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 46.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,205 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,024 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hartberg Umgebung, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weiz (12,212 residents), 27 km away.
Population of Hartberg over time
Hartberg had 6,534 residents in 2016 and 6,687 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,794 |
| 2022 | 6,774 |
| 2023 | 6,764 |
| 2024 | 6,713 |
| 2025 | 6,725 |
| 2026 | 6,687 |
All indicators for Hartberg
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 | Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,758 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 358 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 500 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 24 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,135 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 157 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.09 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,106 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 54 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,357 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 55 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 203.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 17 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,415 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 56 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 211.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 31 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 804 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 191 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 951 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,331 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,503 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 323 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,789 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 66 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 116.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 18 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 55.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,861 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 635 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,771 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 193 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hartberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,776 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 274 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hartberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work46.1% ×4.6
- Wholesale and retail trade16.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.4
- Manufacturing4.5% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services3.3% ×0.4
- Construction3.1% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Hartberg
Where is Hartberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hartberg?
Hartberg has 6,687 residents (2026), ranking 174 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hartberg?
Hartberg covers 21.6 km², with a density of 310 people per km².
Is the population of Hartberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hartberg went from 6,534 to 6,687, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Hartberg?
Hartberg is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.281, longitude 15.970.
Share of women: what is the figure for Hartberg?
In Hartberg, “Share of women” stands at 52.9% (2026), ranking 24 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hartberg?
In Hartberg, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 116.5 (2024), ranking 18 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hartberg?
In Hartberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,205 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hartberg?
The nearest to Hartberg are Hartberg Umgebung (1.2 km), Greinbach (3.4 km), Sankt Johann in der Haide (4.1 km), Grafendorf bei Hartberg (6.8 km), Buch-St. Magdalena (6.9 km).