Kapfenstein: population and statistics
Kapfenstein has a population of 1,478 (2026) across 28.7 km², or 51.5 people per km². It ranks 1,316 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,478 residents
- 28.7 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 340 m
Kapfenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Kapfenstein ranks No. 222 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.0% in Kapfenstein, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,237 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,018 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Gleichenberg (5,202 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,948 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kapfenstein over time
Kapfenstein had 1,585 residents in 2016 and 1,478 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,550 |
| 2022 | 1,538 |
| 2023 | 1,528 |
| 2024 | 1,497 |
| 2025 | 1,499 |
| 2026 | 1,478 |
All indicators for Kapfenstein
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 | Kapfenstein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 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) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kapfenstein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 532 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,449 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.82 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 42 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kapfenstein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 129 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,246 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 137 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,292 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.5 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 979 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 111 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,561 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,770 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 245 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,432 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,419 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 454 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kapfenstein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.3% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 391 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,352 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,285 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kapfenstein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 971 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kapfenstein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,929 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 459 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,227 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kapfenstein | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kapfenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical16.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work15.5% ×1.5
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication4.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Kapfenstein
Where is Kapfenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kapfenstein?
Kapfenstein has 1,478 residents (2026), ranking 1,316 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kapfenstein?
Kapfenstein covers 28.7 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Kapfenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kapfenstein went from 1,585 to 1,478, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Kapfenstein?
Kapfenstein is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.883, longitude 15.967.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kapfenstein?
In Kapfenstein, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.0% (2024), ranking 1,929 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Kapfenstein?
In Kapfenstein, “Average household size” stands at 2.82 persons (2024), ranking 42 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kapfenstein?
In Kapfenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,237 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kapfenstein?
The nearest to Kapfenstein are Bad Gleichenberg (5.1 km), Neuhaus am Klausenbach (5.1 km), Sankt Anna am Aigen (5.3 km), Fehring (6.8 km), Mühlgraben (6.9 km).