Hirschegg-Pack: population and statistics
Hirschegg-Pack has a population of 993 (2026) across 99.2 km², or 10.0 people per km². It ranks 1,692 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 993 residents
- 99.2 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 898 m
Hirschegg-Pack in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Hirschegg-Pack ranks No. 267 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 167.2 in Hirschegg-Pack, compared with an average of 96.3 in Styria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,183 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,889 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Edelschrott (1,620 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hirschegg-Pack over time
Hirschegg-Pack had 1,054 residents in 2016 and 993 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,017 |
| 2022 | 994 |
| 2023 | 1,006 |
| 2024 | 1,004 |
| 2025 | 1,004 |
| 2026 | 993 |
All indicators for Hirschegg-Pack
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 | Hirschegg-Pack | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,783 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 81 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 58 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hirschegg-Pack | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 448 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,613 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hirschegg-Pack | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 160 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,009 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 169 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,048 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 167.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 39 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 121 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,476 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 121.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 358 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 207 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,617 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,763 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 773 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hirschegg-Pack | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 256 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,634 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,324 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hirschegg-Pack | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,653 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hirschegg-Pack | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,654 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 290 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,684 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hirschegg-Pack | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 146 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hirschegg-Pack
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services19.8% ×2.7
- Health and social work13.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.6% ×6.1
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Hirschegg-Pack
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hirschegg-Pack?
Hirschegg-Pack has 993 residents (2026), ranking 1,692 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hirschegg-Pack?
Hirschegg-Pack covers 99.2 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Hirschegg-Pack growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hirschegg-Pack went from 1,054 to 993, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Hirschegg-Pack?
Hirschegg-Pack is in Styria. It belongs to Voitsberg (district). Latitude 47.020, longitude 14.958.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hirschegg-Pack?
In Hirschegg-Pack, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 167.2 (2024), ranking 39 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Median age: what is the figure for Hirschegg-Pack?
In Hirschegg-Pack, “Median age” stands at 53.9 years (2026), ranking 58 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hirschegg-Pack?
In Hirschegg-Pack, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,183 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hirschegg-Pack?
The nearest to Hirschegg-Pack are Edelschrott (7.2 km), Preitenegg (9.3 km), Maria Lankowitz (9.3 km), Köflach (11 km), Sankt Martin am Wöllmißberg (11 km).