Klöch: population and statistics
Klöch has a population of 1,165 (2026) across 16.4 km², or 71.0 people per km². It ranks 1,559 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,165 residents
- 16.4 km²
- 71 people/km²
- 294 m
Klöch in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Klöch ranks No. 256 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 32.5% in Klöch, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.0% in Klöch, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 21.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,199 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,298 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tieschen, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Anna am Aigen (2,357 residents), 7.9 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 Klöch over time
Klöch had 1,213 residents in 2016 and 1,165 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,173 |
| 2022 | 1,157 |
| 2023 | 1,158 |
| 2024 | 1,155 |
| 2025 | 1,162 |
| 2026 | 1,165 |
All indicators for Klöch
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 | Klöch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,873 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 23 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 45 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,865 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klöch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 508 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,503 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klöch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 125 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,288 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,259 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 222 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 98 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,666 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,487 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 385 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 837 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,207 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 545 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klöch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 431 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,283 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 765 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Klöch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,464 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Klöch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,804 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 364 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,487 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Klöch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 402 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Klöch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work21.3% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade20.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services18.1% ×2.4
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.2% ×2.9
- Other service activities3.2% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Klöch
Where is Klöch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klöch?
Klöch has 1,165 residents (2026), ranking 1,559 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Klöch?
Klöch covers 16.4 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Klöch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Klöch went from 1,213 to 1,165, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Klöch?
Klöch is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.765, longitude 15.966.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Klöch?
In Klöch, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 32.5% (2026), ranking 23 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Klöch?
In Klöch, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.0% (2024), ranking 1,804 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Klöch?
In Klöch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,199 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Klöch?
The nearest to Klöch are Tieschen (2.9 km), Halbenrain (5.0 km), Sankt Anna am Aigen (7.9 km), Bad Radkersburg (8.5 km), Straden (8.6 km).