Mariazell: population and statistics
Mariazell has a population of 3,444 (2026) across 413.9 km², or 8.3 people per km². It ranks 482 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,444 residents
- 413.9 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 858 m
Mariazell in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Mariazell ranks No. 89 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,058 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 57,962 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mitterbach am Erlaufsee, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Barbara im Mürztal (6,371 residents), 25 km away.
Population of Mariazell over time
Mariazell had 3,910 residents in 2016 and 3,444 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,626 |
| 2022 | 3,618 |
| 2023 | 3,718 |
| 2024 | 3,623 |
| 2025 | 3,547 |
| 2026 | 3,444 |
All indicators for Mariazell
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 | Mariazell | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 32 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 55.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 16 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mariazell | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,793 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 361 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.95 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,947 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mariazell | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 299 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 457 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 380 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 395 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 501 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 427 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 401 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 322 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 435 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 705 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,388 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 466 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mariazell | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,618 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 424 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 511 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mariazell | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 28.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,970 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mariazell | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 573 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 979 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 495 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mariazell | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 112 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mariazell
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services20.5% ×2.8
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Mariazell
Where is Mariazell?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mariazell?
Mariazell has 3,444 residents (2026), ranking 482 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mariazell?
Mariazell covers 413.9 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Mariazell growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mariazell went from 3,910 to 3,444, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Mariazell?
Mariazell is in Styria. It belongs to Bruck-Mürzzuschlag (district). Latitude 47.773, longitude 15.316.
Median age: what is the figure for Mariazell?
In Mariazell, “Median age” stands at 55.8 years (2026), ranking 16 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Average household size: what is the figure for Mariazell?
In Mariazell, “Average household size” stands at 1.95 persons (2024), ranking 1,947 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mariazell?
In Mariazell, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,058 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mariazell?
The nearest to Mariazell are Mitterbach am Erlaufsee (4.8 km), Annaberg (12 km), Puchenstuben (17 km), St. Aegyd am Neuwalde (19 km), Schwarzenbach an der Pielach (20 km).