Hohentauern: population and statistics
Hohentauern has a population of 359 (2026) across 92.6 km², or 3.9 people per km². It ranks 2,039 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 359 residents
- 92.6 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 1,274 m
Hohentauern in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Hohentauern ranks No. 285 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 32.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,092 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Styria for “Elevation”.
- “Families”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,971 football pitches.
- Its population density is 28.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Trieben (3,352 residents), 5.8 km away.
Population of Hohentauern over time
Hohentauern had 432 residents in 2016 and 359 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 391 |
| 2022 | 380 |
| 2023 | 382 |
| 2024 | 374 |
| 2025 | 372 |
| 2026 | 359 |
All indicators for Hohentauern
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 | Hohentauern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 57.2 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Hohentauern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 183 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,004 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.03 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hohentauern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 54 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,904 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 62 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,882 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 167.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 59 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,910 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 164.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 724 € | 543 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,753 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Hohentauern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 108 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,978 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hohentauern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Hohentauern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 111 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,027 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hohentauern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 76.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Hohentauern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services32.2% ×4.3
- Wholesale and retail trade16.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services15.3% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.1% ×0.6
- Manufacturing3.4% ×0.6
- Transport and storage3.4% ×1.6
- Information and communication3.4% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Hohentauern
Where is Hohentauern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hohentauern?
Hohentauern has 359 residents (2026), ranking 2,039 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hohentauern?
Hohentauern covers 92.6 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Hohentauern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hohentauern went from 432 to 359, a change of −16.9%.
Where is Hohentauern?
Hohentauern is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.434, longitude 14.484.
Families: what is the figure for Hohentauern?
In Hohentauern, “Families” stands at 111 (2024), ranking 2,027 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Private households: what is the figure for Hohentauern?
In Hohentauern, “Private households” stands at 183 (2024), ranking 2,004 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hohentauern?
In Hohentauern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,092 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hohentauern?
The nearest to Hohentauern are Trieben (5.8 km), Gaishorn am See (7.8 km), Rottenmann (14 km), Wald am Schoberpaß (14 km), Admont (16 km).