Irdning-Donnersbachtal: population and statistics
Irdning-Donnersbachtal has a population of 4,154 (2026) across 199.8 km², or 20.8 people per km². It ranks 366 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,154 residents
- 199.8 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 722 m
Irdning-Donnersbachtal in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Irdning-Donnersbachtal ranks No. 70 by population.
Share of women: 51.4% in Irdning-Donnersbachtal, compared with an average of 50.6% in Styria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,048 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,976 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aigen im Ennstal, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liezen (8,081 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,192 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Irdning-Donnersbachtal over time
Irdning-Donnersbachtal had 4,098 residents in 2016 and 4,154 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,147 |
| 2022 | 4,132 |
| 2023 | 4,142 |
| 2024 | 4,202 |
| 2025 | 4,173 |
| 2026 | 4,154 |
All indicators for Irdning-Donnersbachtal
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 | Irdning-Donnersbachtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 919 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Irdning-Donnersbachtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,829 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 349 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Irdning-Donnersbachtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 377 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 327 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 422 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 339 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 671 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 436 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 385 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 751 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 314 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,110 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,286 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,076 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Irdning-Donnersbachtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 870 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,652 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 411 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Irdning-Donnersbachtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,634 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Irdning-Donnersbachtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,201 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 370 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Irdning-Donnersbachtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 388 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Irdning-Donnersbachtal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.9% ×3.1
- Wholesale and retail trade21.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Irdning-Donnersbachtal?
Irdning-Donnersbachtal has 4,154 residents (2026), ranking 366 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Irdning-Donnersbachtal?
Irdning-Donnersbachtal covers 199.8 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Irdning-Donnersbachtal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Irdning-Donnersbachtal went from 4,098 to 4,154, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Irdning-Donnersbachtal?
Irdning-Donnersbachtal is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.465, longitude 14.126.
Share of women: what is the figure for Irdning-Donnersbachtal?
In Irdning-Donnersbachtal, “Share of women” stands at 51.4% (2026), ranking 292 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Irdning-Donnersbachtal?
In Irdning-Donnersbachtal, “Enterprises” stands at 377 (2024), ranking 327 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Irdning-Donnersbachtal?
In Irdning-Donnersbachtal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,048 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Irdning-Donnersbachtal?
The nearest to Irdning-Donnersbachtal are Aigen im Ennstal (6.3 km), Stainach-Pürgg (7.9 km), Öblarn (9.0 km), Wörschach (9.9 km), Mitterberg-Sankt Martin (11 km).