Ligist: population and statistics
Ligist has a population of 3,177 (2026) across 34.6 km², or 91.7 people per km². It ranks 547 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,177 residents
- 34.6 km²
- 92 people/km²
- 377 m
Ligist in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Ligist ranks No. 100 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.9% in Ligist, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 181 € in Ligist, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,207 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,852 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Krottendorf-Gaisfeld, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Voitsberg (9,517 residents), 7.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,828 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ligist over time
Ligist had 3,279 residents in 2016 and 3,177 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,205 |
| 2022 | 3,255 |
| 2023 | 3,245 |
| 2024 | 3,218 |
| 2025 | 3,232 |
| 2026 | 3,177 |
All indicators for Ligist
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 | Ligist | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ligist | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,391 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 526 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ligist | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 274 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 523 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 299 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 534 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.5 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 946 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 311 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 589 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,005 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 181 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,755 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,202 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,146 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ligist | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.3% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 536 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) | 947 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 723 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,122 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ligist | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 680 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ligist | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,000 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 478 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ligist | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 646 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ligist
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.8% ×0.8
- Health and social work16.9% ×1.7
- Other service activities11.7% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ligist
Where is Ligist?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ligist?
Ligist has 3,177 residents (2026), ranking 547 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ligist?
Ligist covers 34.6 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Ligist growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ligist went from 3,279 to 3,177, a change of −3.1%.
Where is Ligist?
Ligist is in Styria. It belongs to Voitsberg (district). Latitude 46.994, longitude 15.211.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Ligist?
In Ligist, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.9% (2024), ranking 1,815 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ligist?
In Ligist, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 181 € (2019), ranking 1,755 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ligist?
In Ligist, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,207 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ligist?
The nearest to Ligist are Krottendorf-Gaisfeld (1.7 km), Mooskirchen (5.5 km), Söding-Sankt Johann (6.0 km), Stallhofen (6.3 km), Voitsberg (7.6 km).