Kindberg: population and statistics
Kindberg has a population of 8,132 (2026) across 90.6 km², or 89.8 people per km². It ranks 126 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,132 residents
- 90.6 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 554 m
Kindberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Kindberg ranks No. 21 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,686 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Stanz im Mürztal, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kapfenberg (21,796 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kindberg over time
Kindberg had 8,125 residents in 2016 and 8,132 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,118 |
| 2022 | 8,197 |
| 2023 | 8,183 |
| 2024 | 8,399 |
| 2025 | 8,149 |
| 2026 | 8,132 |
All indicators for Kindberg
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 | Kindberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 318 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kindberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,825 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 118 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kindberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 520 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 177 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 602 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 182 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,615 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 611 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 214 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) | 510 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 521 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,296 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,071 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kindberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,356 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,506 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 174 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 591 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kindberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,683 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kindberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,389 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 118 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kindberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 444 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kindberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work10.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kindberg
Where is Kindberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kindberg?
Kindberg has 8,132 residents (2026), ranking 126 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kindberg?
Kindberg covers 90.6 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Kindberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kindberg went from 8,125 to 8,132, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Kindberg?
Kindberg is in Styria. It belongs to Bruck-Mürzzuschlag (district). Latitude 47.504, longitude 15.449.
Private households: what is the figure for Kindberg?
In Kindberg, “Private households” stands at 3,825 (2024), ranking 118 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Kindberg?
In Kindberg, “Families” stands at 2,389 (2024), ranking 118 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kindberg?
In Kindberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kindberg?
The nearest to Kindberg are Stanz im Mürztal (5.7 km), Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal (6.5 km), Sankt Marein im Mürztal (6.7 km), Sankt Barbara im Mürztal (9.0 km), Krieglach (9.5 km).