Hengsberg: population and statistics
Hengsberg has a population of 1,578 (2026) across 17.8 km², or 88.7 people per km². It ranks 1,226 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,578 residents
- 17.8 km²
- 89 people/km²
- 349 m
Hengsberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Hengsberg ranks No. 212 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.6% in Hengsberg, compared with an average of 5.3% in Styria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.7% in Hengsberg, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.8% 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?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,492 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Preding, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wildon (5,802 residents), 5.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,856 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hengsberg over time
Hengsberg had 1,464 residents in 2016 and 1,578 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,503 |
| 2022 | 1,497 |
| 2023 | 1,493 |
| 2024 | 1,547 |
| 2025 | 1,574 |
| 2026 | 1,578 |
All indicators for Hengsberg
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 | Hengsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 113 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,776 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hengsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 607 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,314 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.57 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 280 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hengsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 157 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,032 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 165 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,078 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 530 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 171 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,138 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 654 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 174 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,794 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 450 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,722 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hengsberg | 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) | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 285 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,563 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,738 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hengsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 449 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hengsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 467 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,211 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hengsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 512 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hengsberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.3% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.8
- Finance and insurance7.6% ×2.9
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hengsberg
Where is Hengsberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hengsberg?
Hengsberg has 1,578 residents (2026), ranking 1,226 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hengsberg?
Hengsberg covers 17.8 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Hengsberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hengsberg went from 1,464 to 1,578, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Hengsberg?
Hengsberg is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.869, longitude 15.450.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Hengsberg?
In Hengsberg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,852 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Hengsberg?
In Hengsberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.7% (2026), ranking 113 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hengsberg?
In Hengsberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hengsberg?
The nearest to Hengsberg are Preding (3.8 km), Wildon (5.3 km), Sankt Nikolai im Sausal (5.3 km), Lang (5.3 km), Lebring-Sankt Margarethen (5.9 km).