Kumberg: population and statistics
Kumberg has a population of 3,924 (2026) across 29.4 km², or 133 people per km². It ranks 397 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,924 residents
- 29.4 km²
- 133 people/km²
- 499 m
Kumberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Kumberg ranks No. 76 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 24.6% in Kumberg, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 160 € in Kumberg, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,206 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,122 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Weinitzen, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eggersdorf bei Graz (7,385 residents), 6.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,824 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kumberg over time
Kumberg had 3,814 residents in 2016 and 3,924 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,909 |
| 2022 | 3,895 |
| 2023 | 3,960 |
| 2024 | 3,922 |
| 2025 | 3,947 |
| 2026 | 3,924 |
All indicators for Kumberg
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 | Kumberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kumberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,605 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 426 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kumberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 363 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 353 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 391 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 377 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 720 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 389 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 455 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 953 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 160 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,843 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 396 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,751 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kumberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,129 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 904 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 745 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,484 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kumberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 613 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kumberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,520 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,183 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 374 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kumberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,776 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 24.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 51 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kumberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical15.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work11.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication9.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kumberg
Where is Kumberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kumberg?
Kumberg has 3,924 residents (2026), ranking 397 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kumberg?
Kumberg covers 29.4 km², with a density of 133 people per km².
Is the population of Kumberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kumberg went from 3,814 to 3,924, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Kumberg?
Kumberg is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.159, longitude 15.534.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Kumberg?
In Kumberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 24.6% (2024), ranking 51 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kumberg?
In Kumberg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 160 € (2019), ranking 1,843 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kumberg?
In Kumberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kumberg?
The nearest to Kumberg are Weinitzen (3.9 km), Sankt Radegund bei Graz (4.2 km), Gutenberg (5.9 km), Mortantsch (6.3 km), Mitterdorf an der Raab (6.3 km).