Heiligenkreuz am Waasen: population and statistics
Heiligenkreuz am Waasen has a population of 2,939 (2026) across 26.4 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 616 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,939 residents
- 26.4 km²
- 111 people/km²
- 329 m
Heiligenkreuz am Waasen in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Heiligenkreuz am Waasen ranks No. 112 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.4% in Heiligenkreuz am Waasen, compared with an average of 74.9% in Styria and 73.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 213 € in Heiligenkreuz am Waasen, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.8% 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?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,695 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pirching am Traubenberg, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vasoldsberg (4,858 residents), 6.7 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 Heiligenkreuz am Waasen over time
Heiligenkreuz am Waasen had 2,758 residents in 2016 and 2,939 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,833 |
| 2022 | 2,864 |
| 2023 | 2,888 |
| 2024 | 2,920 |
| 2025 | 2,928 |
| 2026 | 2,939 |
All indicators for Heiligenkreuz am Waasen
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 | Heiligenkreuz am Waasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,135 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz am Waasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,207 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 634 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz am Waasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 232 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 642 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 269 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 604 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 971 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 302 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 611 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 823 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 213 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,589 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,123 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 570 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz am Waasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 287 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 803 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 833 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,215 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz am Waasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 691 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz am Waasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,123 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 875 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 589 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Heiligenkreuz am Waasen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 979 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Heiligenkreuz am Waasen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work10.4% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Construction9.7% ×1.4
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Heiligenkreuz am Waasen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heiligenkreuz am Waasen?
Heiligenkreuz am Waasen has 2,939 residents (2026), ranking 616 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Heiligenkreuz am Waasen?
Heiligenkreuz am Waasen covers 26.4 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Heiligenkreuz am Waasen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heiligenkreuz am Waasen went from 2,758 to 2,939, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Heiligenkreuz am Waasen?
Heiligenkreuz am Waasen is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.956, longitude 15.585.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Heiligenkreuz am Waasen?
In Heiligenkreuz am Waasen, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.4% (2024), ranking 287 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Heiligenkreuz am Waasen?
In Heiligenkreuz am Waasen, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 213 € (2019), ranking 1,589 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heiligenkreuz am Waasen?
In Heiligenkreuz am Waasen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heiligenkreuz am Waasen?
The nearest to Heiligenkreuz am Waasen are Pirching am Traubenberg (0.9 km), Empersdorf (5.1 km), Allerheiligen bei Wildon (5.3 km), Vasoldsberg (6.7 km), Kirchbach-Zerlach (6.7 km).