Jagerberg: population and statistics
Jagerberg has a population of 1,590 (2026) across 29.1 km², or 54.7 people per km². It ranks 1,219 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,590 residents
- 29.1 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 377 m
Jagerberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Jagerberg ranks No. 211 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.8% in Jagerberg, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,224 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,071 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schwarzautal, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Stefan im Rosental (3,824 residents), 5.7 km away.
Population of Jagerberg over time
Jagerberg had 1,641 residents in 2016 and 1,590 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,644 |
| 2022 | 1,629 |
| 2023 | 1,629 |
| 2024 | 1,611 |
| 2025 | 1,588 |
| 2026 | 1,590 |
All indicators for Jagerberg
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 | Jagerberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 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) | 49.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 484 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jagerberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 584 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,362 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.72 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 75 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jagerberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 167 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 970 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 175 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,018 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 418 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 138 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,335 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,402 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 235 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,491 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,642 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 373 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jagerberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 927 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) | 484 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,205 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,083 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Jagerberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,075 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Jagerberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 463 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,222 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Jagerberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 819 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,919 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Jagerberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing13.9% ×2.3
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.4% ×1.5
- Construction10.9% ×1.6
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.4% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services3.6% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Jagerberg
Where is Jagerberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jagerberg?
Jagerberg has 1,590 residents (2026), ranking 1,219 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Jagerberg?
Jagerberg covers 29.1 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Jagerberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jagerberg went from 1,641 to 1,590, a change of −3.1%.
Where is Jagerberg?
Jagerberg is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.854, longitude 15.738.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Jagerberg?
In Jagerberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.8% (2024), ranking 1,919 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Jagerberg?
In Jagerberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.72 persons (2024), ranking 75 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jagerberg?
In Jagerberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,224 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jagerberg?
The nearest to Jagerberg are Schwarzautal (5.2 km), Sankt Stefan im Rosental (5.7 km), Mettersdorf am Saßbach (5.9 km), Sankt Peter am Ottersbach (6.5 km), Gnas (7.1 km).