Miesenbach bei Birkfeld: population and statistics
Miesenbach bei Birkfeld has a population of 660 (2026) across 14.7 km², or 44.8 people per km². It ranks 1,897 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 660 residents
- 14.7 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 824 m
Miesenbach bei Birkfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Miesenbach bei Birkfeld ranks No. 278 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.4% in Miesenbach bei Birkfeld, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,179 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,063 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Birkfeld (4,910 residents), 5.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,716 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Miesenbach bei Birkfeld over time
Miesenbach bei Birkfeld had 710 residents in 2016 and 660 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 673 |
| 2022 | 659 |
| 2023 | 661 |
| 2024 | 662 |
| 2025 | 666 |
| 2026 | 660 |
All indicators for Miesenbach bei Birkfeld
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 | Miesenbach bei Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 324 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Miesenbach bei Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 225 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,962 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.95 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 15 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Miesenbach bei Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 71 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,785 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 77 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,793 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 314 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 60 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,902 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,253 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 154 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,867 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,570 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 883 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Miesenbach bei Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 161 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,854 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Miesenbach bei Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,456 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Miesenbach bei Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,962 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 199 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,877 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Miesenbach bei Birkfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 72 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,919 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Miesenbach bei Birkfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services18.3% ×2.5
- Manufacturing11.7% ×1.9
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.0% ×4.6
- Information and communication3.3% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Miesenbach bei Birkfeld?
Miesenbach bei Birkfeld has 660 residents (2026), ranking 1,897 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Miesenbach bei Birkfeld?
Miesenbach bei Birkfeld covers 14.7 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Miesenbach bei Birkfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Miesenbach bei Birkfeld went from 710 to 660, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Miesenbach bei Birkfeld?
Miesenbach bei Birkfeld is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.370, longitude 15.761.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Miesenbach bei Birkfeld?
In Miesenbach bei Birkfeld, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.4% (2024), ranking 1,962 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Miesenbach bei Birkfeld?
In Miesenbach bei Birkfeld, “Average household size” stands at 2.95 persons (2024), ranking 15 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Miesenbach bei Birkfeld?
In Miesenbach bei Birkfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,179 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Miesenbach bei Birkfeld?
The nearest to Miesenbach bei Birkfeld are Birkfeld (5.2 km), Strallegg (5.4 km), Wenigzell (6.5 km), Pöllau (9.4 km), Pöllauberg (9.5 km).