Lobmingtal: population and statistics
Lobmingtal has a population of 1,836 (2026) across 54.4 km², or 33.7 people per km². It ranks 1,047 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,836 residents
- 54.4 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 650 m
Lobmingtal in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Lobmingtal ranks No. 180 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 381 € in Lobmingtal, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.0% in Lobmingtal, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 43.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,177 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,623 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Knittelfeld (12,792 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,708 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lobmingtal over time
Lobmingtal had 1,824 residents in 2016 and 1,836 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,842 |
| 2022 | 1,860 |
| 2023 | 1,830 |
| 2024 | 1,818 |
| 2025 | 1,820 |
| 2026 | 1,836 |
All indicators for Lobmingtal
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 | Lobmingtal | 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) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 358 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 336 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lobmingtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 748 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,078 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lobmingtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 136 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 150 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,189 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,350 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 172 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,130 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,146 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 240 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,461 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 381 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,758 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lobmingtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,327 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 478 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,215 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,280 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lobmingtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 752 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lobmingtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 559 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 999 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lobmingtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 296 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lobmingtal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work43.3% ×4.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.9% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services9.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.3% ×0.4
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.1% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Lobmingtal
Where is Lobmingtal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lobmingtal?
Lobmingtal has 1,836 residents (2026), ranking 1,047 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lobmingtal?
Lobmingtal covers 54.4 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Lobmingtal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lobmingtal went from 1,824 to 1,836, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Lobmingtal?
Lobmingtal is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.184, longitude 14.809.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Lobmingtal?
In Lobmingtal, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 381 € (2019), ranking 1,758 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Lobmingtal?
In Lobmingtal, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.0% (2024), ranking 1,670 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lobmingtal?
In Lobmingtal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,177 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lobmingtal?
The nearest to Lobmingtal are Knittelfeld (3.7 km), Spielberg (4.1 km), Zeltweg (4.4 km), Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld (6.0 km), Weißkirchen in Steiermark (6.3 km).