Krieglach: population and statistics
Krieglach has a population of 5,425 (2026) across 93.8 km², or 57.8 people per km². It ranks 235 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,425 residents
- 93.8 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 608 m
Krieglach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Krieglach ranks No. 45 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 259 € in Krieglach, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,112 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,139 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Langenwang, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kapfenberg (21,796 residents), 23 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,448 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Krieglach over time
Krieglach had 5,221 residents in 2016 and 5,425 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,329 |
| 2022 | 5,371 |
| 2023 | 5,403 |
| 2024 | 5,404 |
| 2025 | 5,438 |
| 2026 | 5,425 |
All indicators for Krieglach
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 | Krieglach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 472 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Krieglach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,525 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 217 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.13 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Krieglach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 364 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 350 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 420 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 342 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,524 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 441 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 380 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,597 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 388 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 832 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 259 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,818 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Krieglach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 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) | 1,705 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 397 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,037 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Krieglach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,456 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Krieglach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,642 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,586 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 225 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Krieglach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.7% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 374 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Krieglach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work11.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Krieglach
Where is Krieglach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Krieglach?
Krieglach has 5,425 residents (2026), ranking 235 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Krieglach?
Krieglach covers 93.8 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Krieglach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Krieglach went from 5,221 to 5,425, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Krieglach?
Krieglach is in Styria. It belongs to Bruck-Mürzzuschlag (district). Latitude 47.546, longitude 15.559.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Krieglach?
In Krieglach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 259 € (2019), ranking 1,818 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Private households: what is the figure for Krieglach?
In Krieglach, “Private households” stands at 2,525 (2024), ranking 217 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Krieglach?
In Krieglach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Krieglach?
The nearest to Krieglach are Langenwang (5.1 km), Sankt Barbara im Mürztal (6.3 km), Kindberg (9.5 km), Stanz im Mürztal (9.9 km), Mürzzuschlag (11 km).