Kainbach bei Graz: population and statistics
Kainbach bei Graz has a population of 2,874 (2026) across 17.8 km², or 161 people per km². It ranks 632 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,874 residents
- 17.8 km²
- 161 people/km²
- 551 m
Kainbach bei Graz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Kainbach bei Graz ranks No. 116 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 50.6% in Kainbach bei Graz, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 62.8% in Kainbach bei Graz, compared with an average of 74.9% in Styria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,207 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,497 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Laßnitzhöhe, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eggersdorf bei Graz (7,385 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,828 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kainbach bei Graz over time
Kainbach bei Graz had 2,749 residents in 2016 and 2,874 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,821 |
| 2022 | 2,860 |
| 2023 | 2,838 |
| 2024 | 2,878 |
| 2025 | 2,883 |
| 2026 | 2,874 |
All indicators for Kainbach bei Graz
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 | Kainbach bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 472 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 276 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kainbach bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 974 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 812 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kainbach bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 224 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 668 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 238 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 712 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 241 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 789 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,494 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 201 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,649 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 858 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,407 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kainbach bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 62.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,970 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,715 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 393 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 59.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 250 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kainbach bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kainbach bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 702 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 769 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kainbach bei Graz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 50.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,974 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 25.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 45 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kainbach bei Graz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical18.1% ×1.3
- Information and communication11.8% ×1.6
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Construction4.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kainbach bei Graz
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kainbach bei Graz?
Kainbach bei Graz has 2,874 residents (2026), ranking 632 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kainbach bei Graz?
Kainbach bei Graz covers 17.8 km², with a density of 161 people per km².
Is the population of Kainbach bei Graz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kainbach bei Graz went from 2,749 to 2,874, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Kainbach bei Graz?
Kainbach bei Graz is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.100, longitude 15.556.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Kainbach bei Graz?
In Kainbach bei Graz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 50.6% (2024), ranking 1,974 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Kainbach bei Graz?
In Kainbach bei Graz, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 62.8% (2024), ranking 1,970 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kainbach bei Graz?
In Kainbach bei Graz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,207 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kainbach bei Graz?
The nearest to Kainbach bei Graz are Laßnitzhöhe (3.3 km), Eggersdorf bei Graz (4.1 km), Nestelbach bei Graz (5.8 km), Hart bei Graz (6.7 km), Weinitzen (6.7 km).