Köflach: population and statistics
Köflach has a population of 9,557 (2026) across 43.3 km², or 221 people per km². It ranks 98 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,557 residents
- 43.3 km²
- 221 people/km²
- 444 m
Köflach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Köflach ranks No. 15 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,205 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,069 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Maria Lankowitz, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Graz (306,971 residents), 26 km away.
Population of Köflach over time
Köflach had 10,094 residents in 2016 and 9,557 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,689 |
| 2022 | 9,673 |
| 2023 | 9,639 |
| 2024 | 9,601 |
| 2025 | 9,489 |
| 2026 | 9,557 |
All indicators for Köflach
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 | Köflach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,848 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 128 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 231 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Köflach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,760 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 86 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.98 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,926 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Köflach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 588 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 143 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 688 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 142 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,645 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 919 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 119 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,057 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 417 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 751 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,060 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,250 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Köflach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,853 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 174 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,820 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 158 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 668 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Köflach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,636 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Köflach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 810 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,706 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 95 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Köflach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,425 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Köflach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.6% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Köflach
Where is Köflach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Köflach?
Köflach has 9,557 residents (2026), ranking 98 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Köflach?
Köflach covers 43.3 km², with a density of 221 people per km².
Is the population of Köflach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Köflach went from 10,094 to 9,557, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Köflach?
Köflach is in Styria. It belongs to Voitsberg (district). Latitude 47.064, longitude 15.089.
Average household size: what is the figure for Köflach?
In Köflach, “Average household size” stands at 1.98 persons (2024), ranking 1,926 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Families: what is the figure for Köflach?
In Köflach, “Families” stands at 2,706 (2024), ranking 95 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Köflach?
In Köflach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,205 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Köflach?
The nearest to Köflach are Maria Lankowitz (2.0 km), Rosental an der Kainach (2.3 km), Bärnbach (2.8 km), Voitsberg (5.0 km), Edelschrott (5.2 km).