Judenburg: population and statistics
Judenburg has a population of 9,441 (2026) across 63.8 km², or 148 people per km². It ranks 101 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,441 residents
- 63.8 km²
- 148 people/km²
- 696 m
Judenburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Judenburg ranks No. 17 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,212 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,936 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Fohnsdorf, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wolfsberg (25,011 residents), 39 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Judenburg over time
Judenburg had 10,195 residents in 2016 and 9,441 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,631 |
| 2022 | 9,557 |
| 2023 | 9,614 |
| 2024 | 9,691 |
| 2025 | 9,607 |
| 2026 | 9,441 |
All indicators for Judenburg
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 | Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,758 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 207 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 311 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,984 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 79 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.89 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,976 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 627 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 128 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 814 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 115 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,248 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 868 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 129 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,207 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 558 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 433 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 287 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,804 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,820 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 114 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,995 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 98 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 62.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 227 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,814 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 432 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,588 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 103 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Judenburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work13.9% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.8
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Judenburg
Where is Judenburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Judenburg?
Judenburg has 9,441 residents (2026), ranking 101 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Judenburg?
Judenburg covers 63.8 km², with a density of 148 people per km².
Is the population of Judenburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Judenburg went from 10,195 to 9,441, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Judenburg?
Judenburg is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.172, longitude 14.660.
Average household size: what is the figure for Judenburg?
In Judenburg, “Average household size” stands at 1.89 persons (2024), ranking 1,976 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Families: what is the figure for Judenburg?
In Judenburg, “Families” stands at 2,588 (2024), ranking 103 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Judenburg?
In Judenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Judenburg?
The nearest to Judenburg are Fohnsdorf (4.2 km), Sankt Peter ob Judenburg (5.9 km), Weißkirchen in Steiermark (6.3 km), Zeltweg (7.2 km), Pöls-Oberkurzheim (7.8 km).