Lieboch: population and statistics
Lieboch has a population of 5,829 (2026) across 11.7 km², or 497 people per km². It ranks 210 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,829 residents
- 11.7 km²
- 497 people/km²
- 333 m
Lieboch in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Lieboch ranks No. 40 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,214 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,643 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Haselsdorf-Tobelbad, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seiersberg-Pirka (12,264 residents), 6.1 km away.
Population of Lieboch over time
Lieboch had 4,967 residents in 2016 and 5,829 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,311 |
| 2022 | 5,457 |
| 2023 | 5,504 |
| 2024 | 5,581 |
| 2025 | 5,754 |
| 2026 | 5,829 |
All indicators for Lieboch
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 | Lieboch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,037 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,248 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lieboch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,553 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 212 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lieboch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 436 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 241 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 511 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 222 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,080 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 652 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 198 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 576 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 643 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 310 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,221 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 540 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lieboch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 561 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,345 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 183 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 58.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 267 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lieboch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 430 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lieboch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 550 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,652 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 210 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lieboch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lieboch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.4% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Health and social work8.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Lieboch
Where is Lieboch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lieboch?
Lieboch has 5,829 residents (2026), ranking 210 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lieboch?
Lieboch covers 11.7 km², with a density of 497 people per km².
Is the population of Lieboch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lieboch went from 4,967 to 5,829, a change of +17.4%.
Where is Lieboch?
Lieboch is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 46.974, longitude 15.338.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Lieboch?
In Lieboch, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 3,345 (2024), ranking 183 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Lieboch?
In Lieboch, “Active trade licences” stands at 652 (2026), ranking 198 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lieboch?
In Lieboch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lieboch?
The nearest to Lieboch are Haselsdorf-Tobelbad (1.6 km), Lannach (3.4 km), Dobl-Zwaring (4.2 km), Mooskirchen (4.3 km), Söding-Sankt Johann (4.6 km).