Kitzeck im Sausal: population and statistics
Kitzeck im Sausal has a population of 1,137 (2026) across 16.4 km², or 69.5 people per km². It ranks 1,578 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,137 residents
- 16.4 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 539 m
Kitzeck im Sausal in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Kitzeck im Sausal ranks No. 260 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 70.1 in Kitzeck im Sausal, compared with an average of 52.8 in Styria and 53.2 nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 26.8% in Kitzeck im Sausal, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,199 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,290 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Heimschuh (1,988 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,796 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kitzeck im Sausal over time
Kitzeck im Sausal had 1,260 residents in 2016 and 1,137 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,214 |
| 2022 | 1,183 |
| 2023 | 1,174 |
| 2024 | 1,167 |
| 2025 | 1,175 |
| 2026 | 1,137 |
All indicators for Kitzeck im Sausal
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 | Kitzeck im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,672 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 265 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 349 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kitzeck im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 500 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,514 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kitzeck im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 126 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,279 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 140 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,273 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 281 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 119 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,496 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 760 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 517 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 503 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,347 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,048 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kitzeck im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 826 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 816 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 70.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 167 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kitzeck im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 824 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kitzeck im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 354 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,525 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kitzeck im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 978 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 958 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kitzeck im Sausal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.1% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services10.1% ×1.4
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kitzeck im Sausal?
Kitzeck im Sausal has 1,137 residents (2026), ranking 1,578 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kitzeck im Sausal?
Kitzeck im Sausal covers 16.4 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Kitzeck im Sausal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kitzeck im Sausal went from 1,260 to 1,137, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Kitzeck im Sausal?
Kitzeck im Sausal is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.781, longitude 15.453.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kitzeck im Sausal?
In Kitzeck im Sausal, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 70.1 (2024), ranking 167 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Kitzeck im Sausal?
In Kitzeck im Sausal, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 26.8% (2026), ranking 265 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kitzeck im Sausal?
In Kitzeck im Sausal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,199 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kitzeck im Sausal?
The nearest to Kitzeck im Sausal are Heimschuh (4.1 km), Sankt Nikolai im Sausal (4.5 km), Großklein (5.0 km), Tillmitsch (5.7 km), Sankt Andrä-Höch (5.8 km).