Hitzendorf: population and statistics
Hitzendorf has a population of 7,418 (2026) across 48.9 km², or 152 people per km². It ranks 151 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,418 residents
- 48.9 km²
- 152 people/km²
- 378 m
Hitzendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Hitzendorf ranks No. 26 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 75 € in Hitzendorf, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,852 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Söding-Sankt Johann, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seiersberg-Pirka (12,264 residents), 7.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,888 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hitzendorf over time
Hitzendorf had 7,012 residents in 2016 and 7,418 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,259 |
| 2022 | 7,296 |
| 2023 | 7,336 |
| 2024 | 7,360 |
| 2025 | 7,398 |
| 2026 | 7,418 |
All indicators for Hitzendorf
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 | Hitzendorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hitzendorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,977 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 173 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.44 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 647 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hitzendorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 557 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 158 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 594 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 186 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,417 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 700 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 178 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,119 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 157 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,854 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 75 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,918 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hitzendorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,259 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 546 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hitzendorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.0% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 371 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hitzendorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,245 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 129 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hitzendorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,250 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 188 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hitzendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical16.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities10.5% ×1.2
- Health and social work9.5% ×1.0
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hitzendorf
Where is Hitzendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hitzendorf?
Hitzendorf has 7,418 residents (2026), ranking 151 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hitzendorf?
Hitzendorf covers 48.9 km², with a density of 152 people per km².
Is the population of Hitzendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hitzendorf went from 7,012 to 7,418, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Hitzendorf?
Hitzendorf is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.035, longitude 15.301.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hitzendorf?
In Hitzendorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 75 € (2019), ranking 1,918 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Families: what is the figure for Hitzendorf?
In Hitzendorf, “Families” stands at 2,245 (2024), ranking 129 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hitzendorf?
In Hitzendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hitzendorf?
The nearest to Hitzendorf are Söding-Sankt Johann (4.0 km), Sankt Bartholomä (5.0 km), Mooskirchen (5.9 km), Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth (6.0 km), Haselsdorf-Tobelbad (6.1 km).