Maria Lankowitz: population and statistics
Maria Lankowitz has a population of 2,697 (2026) across 104.3 km², or 25.9 people per km². It ranks 683 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,697 residents
- 104.3 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 513 m
Maria Lankowitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Maria Lankowitz ranks No. 125 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.1% in Maria Lankowitz, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 160 € in Maria Lankowitz, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,205 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,605 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Köflach (9,557 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,820 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Maria Lankowitz over time
Maria Lankowitz had 2,895 residents in 2016 and 2,697 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,751 |
| 2022 | 2,759 |
| 2023 | 2,750 |
| 2024 | 2,692 |
| 2025 | 2,703 |
| 2026 | 2,697 |
All indicators for Maria Lankowitz
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 | Maria Lankowitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,861 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 185 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 148 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maria Lankowitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,271 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 593 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.09 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maria Lankowitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 239 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 611 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 259 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 635 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 839 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 265 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 703 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 991 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 160 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,843 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,523 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 916 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maria Lankowitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 530 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,140 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maria Lankowitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 500 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Maria Lankowitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 762 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 696 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Maria Lankowitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 361 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,425 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Maria Lankowitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.3% ×0.9
- Health and social work16.9% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services11.9% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services11.1% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Maria Lankowitz
Where is Maria Lankowitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maria Lankowitz?
Maria Lankowitz has 2,697 residents (2026), ranking 683 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Maria Lankowitz?
Maria Lankowitz covers 104.3 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Maria Lankowitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maria Lankowitz went from 2,895 to 2,697, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Maria Lankowitz?
Maria Lankowitz is in Styria. It belongs to Voitsberg (district). Latitude 47.064, longitude 15.063.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Maria Lankowitz?
In Maria Lankowitz, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.1% (2026), ranking 1,861 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Maria Lankowitz?
In Maria Lankowitz, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 160 € (2019), ranking 1,843 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maria Lankowitz?
In Maria Lankowitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,205 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maria Lankowitz?
The nearest to Maria Lankowitz are Köflach (2.0 km), Rosental an der Kainach (4.1 km), Edelschrott (4.5 km), Bärnbach (4.7 km), Voitsberg (6.8 km).