Lassing: population and statistics
Lassing has a population of 1,669 (2026) across 37.3 km², or 44.8 people per km². It ranks 1,161 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,669 residents
- 37.3 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 796 m
Lassing in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Lassing ranks No. 197 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.6% in Lassing, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.2% in Lassing, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,044 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,221 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Selzthal, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liezen (8,081 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,176 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lassing over time
Lassing had 1,733 residents in 2016 and 1,669 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,712 |
| 2022 | 1,698 |
| 2023 | 1,698 |
| 2024 | 1,686 |
| 2025 | 1,684 |
| 2026 | 1,669 |
All indicators for Lassing
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 | Lassing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 151 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 336 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lassing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 643 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,252 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lassing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 141 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,136 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 153 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,166 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,000 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 140 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,310 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,494 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 231 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,506 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 516 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,677 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lassing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 476 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,217 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,172 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lassing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,141 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lassing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 494 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,145 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lassing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 42 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lassing
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Construction11.8% ×1.8
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Lassing
Where is Lassing?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lassing?
Lassing has 1,669 residents (2026), ranking 1,161 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lassing?
Lassing covers 37.3 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Lassing growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lassing went from 1,733 to 1,669, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Lassing?
Lassing is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.527, longitude 14.262.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Lassing?
In Lassing, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.6% (2024), ranking 42 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Lassing?
In Lassing, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.2% (2026), ranking 151 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lassing?
In Lassing, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,044 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lassing?
The nearest to Lassing are Selzthal (4.8 km), Liezen (5.0 km), Rottenmann (7.0 km), Aigen im Ennstal (9.0 km), Wörschach (9.1 km).