Michaelerberg-Pruggern: population and statistics
Michaelerberg-Pruggern has a population of 1,282 (2026) across 47.7 km², or 26.9 people per km². It ranks 1,459 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,282 residents
- 47.7 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 1,173 m
Michaelerberg-Pruggern in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Michaelerberg-Pruggern ranks No. 249 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 74.4% in Michaelerberg-Pruggern, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 16.4% in Michaelerberg-Pruggern, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 32.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,116 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,679 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gröbming (3,254 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Michaelerberg-Pruggern over time
Michaelerberg-Pruggern had 1,155 residents in 2016 and 1,282 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,193 |
| 2022 | 1,207 |
| 2023 | 1,227 |
| 2024 | 1,262 |
| 2025 | 1,271 |
| 2026 | 1,282 |
All indicators for Michaelerberg-Pruggern
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 | Michaelerberg-Pruggern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,520 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Michaelerberg-Pruggern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 517 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,487 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Michaelerberg-Pruggern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 113 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,402 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 128 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,376 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 680 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 151 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,252 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 425 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 343 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 991 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,312 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 505 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Michaelerberg-Pruggern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 561 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 513 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,166 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 668 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Michaelerberg-Pruggern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,114 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Michaelerberg-Pruggern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 775 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 356 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,516 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Michaelerberg-Pruggern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 74.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 27 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Michaelerberg-Pruggern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services32.9% ×4.4
- Wholesale and retail trade16.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services11.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.5
- Construction4.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Michaelerberg-Pruggern
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Michaelerberg-Pruggern?
Michaelerberg-Pruggern has 1,282 residents (2026), ranking 1,459 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Michaelerberg-Pruggern?
Michaelerberg-Pruggern covers 47.7 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Michaelerberg-Pruggern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Michaelerberg-Pruggern went from 1,155 to 1,282, a change of +11.0%.
Where is Michaelerberg-Pruggern?
Michaelerberg-Pruggern is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.410, longitude 13.890.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Michaelerberg-Pruggern?
In Michaelerberg-Pruggern, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 74.4% (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Michaelerberg-Pruggern?
In Michaelerberg-Pruggern, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.4% (2026), ranking 292 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Michaelerberg-Pruggern?
In Michaelerberg-Pruggern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Michaelerberg-Pruggern?
The nearest to Michaelerberg-Pruggern are Gröbming (4.0 km), Aich (5.4 km), Sölk (5.9 km), Haus (9.3 km), Öblarn (9.9 km).