Krottendorf-Gaisfeld: population and statistics
Krottendorf-Gaisfeld has a population of 2,433 (2026) across 17.1 km², or 143 people per km². It ranks 765 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,433 residents
- 17.1 km²
- 143 people/km²
- 357 m
Krottendorf-Gaisfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Krottendorf-Gaisfeld ranks No. 137 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 123 € in Krottendorf-Gaisfeld, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people under 15: 12.2% in Krottendorf-Gaisfeld, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 39.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,196 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,389 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ligist, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Söding-Sankt Johann (4,437 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,784 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Krottendorf-Gaisfeld over time
Krottendorf-Gaisfeld had 2,433 residents in 2016 and 2,433 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,459 |
| 2022 | 2,465 |
| 2023 | 2,473 |
| 2024 | 2,448 |
| 2025 | 2,416 |
| 2026 | 2,433 |
All indicators for Krottendorf-Gaisfeld
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 | Krottendorf-Gaisfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Krottendorf-Gaisfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,010 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 776 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Krottendorf-Gaisfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 244 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 596 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 264 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 619 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 446 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 346 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 521 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 150 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 217 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,571 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 123 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,897 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Krottendorf-Gaisfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 798 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 839 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 969 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Krottendorf-Gaisfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 500 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Krottendorf-Gaisfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 754 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 711 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Krottendorf-Gaisfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 995 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Krottendorf-Gaisfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work39.0% ×3.9
- Wholesale and retail trade16.5% ×0.7
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.4
- Finance and insurance4.0% ×1.6
- Information and communication3.8% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Krottendorf-Gaisfeld?
Krottendorf-Gaisfeld has 2,433 residents (2026), ranking 765 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Krottendorf-Gaisfeld?
Krottendorf-Gaisfeld covers 17.1 km², with a density of 143 people per km².
Is the population of Krottendorf-Gaisfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Krottendorf-Gaisfeld went from 2,433 to 2,433, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Krottendorf-Gaisfeld?
Krottendorf-Gaisfeld is in Styria. It belongs to Voitsberg (district). Latitude 47.009, longitude 15.216.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Krottendorf-Gaisfeld?
In Krottendorf-Gaisfeld, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 123 € (2019), ranking 1,897 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Krottendorf-Gaisfeld?
In Krottendorf-Gaisfeld, “Share of people under 15” stands at 12.2% (2026), ranking 1,689 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Krottendorf-Gaisfeld?
In Krottendorf-Gaisfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,196 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Krottendorf-Gaisfeld?
The nearest to Krottendorf-Gaisfeld are Ligist (1.7 km), Stallhofen (4.5 km), Söding-Sankt Johann (5.7 km), Mooskirchen (5.8 km), Voitsberg (6.6 km).