Kirchberg an der Raab: population and statistics
Kirchberg an der Raab has a population of 4,576 (2026) across 43.9 km², or 104 people per km². It ranks 318 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,576 residents
- 43.9 km²
- 104 people/km²
- 355 m
Kirchberg an der Raab in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Kirchberg an der Raab ranks No. 59 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
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Population of Kirchberg an der Raab over time
Kirchberg an der Raab had 4,408 residents in 2016 and 4,576 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,582 |
| 2022 | 4,564 |
| 2023 | 4,588 |
| 2024 | 4,634 |
| 2025 | 4,574 |
| 2026 | 4,576 |
All indicators for Kirchberg an der Raab
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 | Kirchberg an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 900 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchberg an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,877 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 333 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchberg an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 453 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 223 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 490 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 252 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 504 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 539 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 282 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 425 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 438 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 693 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,241 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,117 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchberg an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,017 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 330 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 564 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchberg an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,385 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchberg an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,578 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,400 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 287 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchberg an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,518 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchberg an der Raab
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.1% ×1.3
- Construction14.4% ×2.2
- Manufacturing9.9% ×1.6
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.1% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchberg an der Raab?
Kirchberg an der Raab has 4,576 residents (2026), ranking 318 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchberg an der Raab?
Kirchberg an der Raab covers 43.9 km², with a density of 104 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchberg an der Raab growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchberg an der Raab went from 4,408 to 4,576, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Kirchberg an der Raab?
Kirchberg an der Raab is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.987, longitude 15.764.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Kirchberg an der Raab?
In Kirchberg an der Raab, “Enterprises” stands at 453 (2024), ranking 223 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Families: what is the figure for Kirchberg an der Raab?
In Kirchberg an der Raab, “Families” stands at 1,400 (2024), ranking 287 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchberg an der Raab?
In Kirchberg an der Raab, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchberg an der Raab?
The nearest to Kirchberg an der Raab are Eichkögl (4.5 km), Edelsbach bei Feldbach (5.5 km), Paldau (5.6 km), Sankt Marein bei Graz (6.6 km), St. Margarethen an der Raab (7.1 km).