Hartl: population and statistics
Hartl has a population of 2,117 (2026) across 33.8 km², or 62.6 people per km². It ranks 912 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,117 residents
- 33.8 km²
- 63 people/km²
- 428 m
Hartl in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Hartl ranks No. 162 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.3% in Hartl, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,202 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,739 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Großsteinbach, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Waltersdorf (4,020 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,808 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hartl over time
Hartl had 2,114 residents in 2016 and 2,117 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,127 |
| 2022 | 2,117 |
| 2023 | 2,123 |
| 2024 | 2,111 |
| 2025 | 2,119 |
| 2026 | 2,117 |
All indicators for Hartl
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 | Hartl | 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) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 964 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hartl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 751 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,073 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.82 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 42 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hartl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 210 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 225 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 774 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 516 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 201 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 971 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,100 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 455 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 646 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 278 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,808 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hartl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,506 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 455 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 71.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 159 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hartl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hartl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,922 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 671 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 820 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hartl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 135 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,955 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hartl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.5% ×1.5
- Construction11.7% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.1% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Hartl
Where is Hartl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hartl?
Hartl has 2,117 residents (2026), ranking 912 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hartl?
Hartl covers 33.8 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Hartl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hartl went from 2,114 to 2,117, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Hartl?
Hartl is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.176, longitude 15.915.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Hartl?
In Hartl, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.3% (2024), ranking 1,955 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Hartl?
In Hartl, “Average household size” stands at 2.82 persons (2024), ranking 42 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hartl?
In Hartl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,202 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hartl?
The nearest to Hartl are Großsteinbach (3.5 km), Ebersdorf (4.2 km), Gersdorf an der Feistritz (5.2 km), Kaindorf (5.6 km), Feistritztal (6.8 km).