Kirchbach-Zerlach: population and statistics
Kirchbach-Zerlach has a population of 3,189 (2026) across 39.2 km², or 81.4 people per km². It ranks 544 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,189 residents
- 39.2 km²
- 81 people/km²
- 323 m
Kirchbach-Zerlach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Kirchbach-Zerlach ranks No. 99 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.1% in Kirchbach-Zerlach, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,487 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sankt Stefan im Rosental, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vasoldsberg (4,858 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,888 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchbach-Zerlach over time
Kirchbach-Zerlach had 3,272 residents in 2016 and 3,189 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,265 |
| 2022 | 3,244 |
| 2023 | 3,203 |
| 2024 | 3,189 |
| 2025 | 3,200 |
| 2026 | 3,189 |
All indicators for Kirchbach-Zerlach
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 | Kirchbach-Zerlach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 714 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 500 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchbach-Zerlach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,253 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 599 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchbach-Zerlach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 290 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 481 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 335 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 456 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 562 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 343 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 528 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 675 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 311 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,127 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,486 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 428 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchbach-Zerlach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,284 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 535 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 673 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchbach-Zerlach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,348 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchbach-Zerlach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,654 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 967 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 503 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchbach-Zerlach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,339 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchbach-Zerlach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.6% ×1.2
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.7% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Kirchbach-Zerlach
Where is Kirchbach-Zerlach?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchbach-Zerlach?
Kirchbach-Zerlach has 3,189 residents (2026), ranking 544 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchbach-Zerlach?
Kirchbach-Zerlach covers 39.2 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchbach-Zerlach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchbach-Zerlach went from 3,272 to 3,189, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Kirchbach-Zerlach?
Kirchbach-Zerlach is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.933, longitude 15.667.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kirchbach-Zerlach?
In Kirchbach-Zerlach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.1% (2024), ranking 1,654 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Kirchbach-Zerlach?
In Kirchbach-Zerlach, “Average household size” stands at 2.52 persons (2024), ranking 393 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchbach-Zerlach?
In Kirchbach-Zerlach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchbach-Zerlach?
The nearest to Kirchbach-Zerlach are Sankt Stefan im Rosental (4.9 km), Pirching am Traubenberg (5.9 km), Heiligenkreuz am Waasen (6.7 km), Allerheiligen bei Wildon (8.8 km), Empersdorf (8.8 km).