Kainach bei Voitsberg: population and statistics
Kainach bei Voitsberg has a population of 1,504 (2026) across 83.5 km², or 18.0 people per km². It ranks 1,295 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,504 residents
- 83.5 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 533 m
Kainach bei Voitsberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Kainach bei Voitsberg ranks No. 219 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 125 € in Kainach bei Voitsberg, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Share of people under 15: 10.9% in Kainach bei Voitsberg, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,128 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,692 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Geistthal-Södingberg, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bärnbach (5,811 residents), 8.0 km away.
Population of Kainach bei Voitsberg over time
Kainach bei Voitsberg had 1,680 residents in 2016 and 1,504 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,603 |
| 2022 | 1,599 |
| 2023 | 1,589 |
| 2024 | 1,555 |
| 2025 | 1,510 |
| 2026 | 1,504 |
All indicators for Kainach bei Voitsberg
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 | Kainach bei Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 215 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 182 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kainach bei Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 606 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,318 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kainach bei Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 141 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,136 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 150 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,189 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 749 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 126 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,439 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,500 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 125 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,927 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 373 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,765 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kainach bei Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,629 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 232 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,692 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,875 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kainach bei Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 309 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kainach bei Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 467 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,211 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kainach bei Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kainach bei Voitsberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.6% ×1.0
- Construction11.3% ×1.7
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Health and social work10.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8.1% ×3.4
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.8% ×4.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Kainach bei Voitsberg
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kainach bei Voitsberg?
Kainach bei Voitsberg has 1,504 residents (2026), ranking 1,295 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kainach bei Voitsberg?
Kainach bei Voitsberg covers 83.5 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Kainach bei Voitsberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kainach bei Voitsberg went from 1,680 to 1,504, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Kainach bei Voitsberg?
Kainach bei Voitsberg is in Styria. It belongs to Voitsberg (district). Latitude 47.139, longitude 15.094.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kainach bei Voitsberg?
In Kainach bei Voitsberg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 125 € (2019), ranking 1,927 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Kainach bei Voitsberg?
In Kainach bei Voitsberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.9% (2026), ranking 1,884 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kainach bei Voitsberg?
In Kainach bei Voitsberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,128 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kainach bei Voitsberg?
The nearest to Kainach bei Voitsberg are Geistthal-Södingberg (6.8 km), Bärnbach (8.0 km), Köflach (8.4 km), Maria Lankowitz (8.7 km), Rosental an der Kainach (9.9 km).