Krakau: population and statistics
Krakau has a population of 1,342 (2026) across 123.7 km², or 10.8 people per km². It ranks 1,411 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,342 residents
- 123.7 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 1,227 m
Krakau in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Krakau ranks No. 239 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.1% in Krakau, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 137 € in Krakau, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,248 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,329 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ranten, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Murau (3,337 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Krakau over time
Krakau had 1,444 residents in 2016 and 1,342 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,385 |
| 2022 | 1,383 |
| 2023 | 1,365 |
| 2024 | 1,354 |
| 2025 | 1,355 |
| 2026 | 1,342 |
All indicators for Krakau
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 | Krakau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,944 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 449 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Krakau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 514 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,493 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.64 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 150 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Krakau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 128 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,253 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 142 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,254 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 553 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 105 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,607 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,698 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 137 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,910 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,761 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 333 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Krakau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,313 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) | 228 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,701 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,804 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Krakau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 962 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Krakau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,869 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 399 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,397 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Krakau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 413 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,410 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Krakau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.9% ×3.1
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×0.8
- Construction14.3% ×2.1
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.8% ×2.0
- Information and communication3.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Krakau
Where is Krakau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Krakau?
Krakau has 1,342 residents (2026), ranking 1,411 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Krakau?
Krakau covers 123.7 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Krakau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Krakau went from 1,444 to 1,342, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Krakau?
Krakau is in Styria. It belongs to Murau (district). Latitude 47.167, longitude 14.017.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Krakau?
In Krakau, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.1% (2026), ranking 1,944 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Krakau?
In Krakau, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 137 € (2019), ranking 1,910 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Krakau?
In Krakau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,248 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Krakau?
The nearest to Krakau are Ranten (4.9 km), Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg (6.8 km), Schöder (7.4 km), Stadl-Predlitz (10 km), St. Peter am Kammersberg (13 km).