Liezen: population and statistics
Liezen has a population of 8,081 (2026) across 91.8 km², or 88.0 people per km². It ranks 128 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,081 residents
- 91.8 km²
- 88 people/km²
- 637 m
Liezen in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Liezen ranks No. 22 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 45.9% in Liezen, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,224 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,861 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lassing, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Ischl (14,137 residents), 48 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,896 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Liezen over time
Liezen had 8,091 residents in 2016 and 8,081 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,196 |
| 2022 | 8,245 |
| 2023 | 8,251 |
| 2024 | 8,211 |
| 2025 | 8,147 |
| 2026 | 8,081 |
All indicators for Liezen
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 | Liezen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 565 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Liezen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,007 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 109 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.02 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,901 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Liezen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 552 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 160 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 817 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 114 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 698 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 732 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 165 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,270 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 739 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 224 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,252 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,103 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Liezen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,629 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 6,572 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 88 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 80.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 106 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Liezen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 45.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,924 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Liezen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 96 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,223 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 133 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Liezen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,443 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Liezen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.8% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Liezen
Where is Liezen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Liezen?
Liezen has 8,081 residents (2026), ranking 128 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Liezen?
Liezen covers 91.8 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Liezen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Liezen went from 8,091 to 8,081, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Liezen?
Liezen is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.567, longitude 14.233.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Liezen?
In Liezen, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 45.9% (2024), ranking 1,924 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Liezen?
In Liezen, “Average household size” stands at 2.02 persons (2024), ranking 1,901 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Liezen?
In Liezen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,224 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Liezen?
The nearest to Liezen are Lassing (5.0 km), Selzthal (6.5 km), Wörschach (6.7 km), Aigen im Ennstal (8.5 km), Ardning (10 km).