Mooskirchen: population and statistics
Mooskirchen has a population of 2,237 (2026) across 18.0 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 857 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,237 residents
- 18.0 km²
- 124 people/km²
- 339 m
Mooskirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Mooskirchen ranks No. 153 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 162 € in Mooskirchen, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.5% in Mooskirchen, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,216 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,518 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Söding-Sankt Johann (4,437 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,864 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mooskirchen over time
Mooskirchen had 2,212 residents in 2016 and 2,237 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,198 |
| 2022 | 2,185 |
| 2023 | 2,194 |
| 2024 | 2,191 |
| 2025 | 2,226 |
| 2026 | 2,237 |
All indicators for Mooskirchen
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 | Mooskirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 794 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mooskirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 931 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 862 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mooskirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 193 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 829 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 216 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 818 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 789 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 232 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 824 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 790 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 162 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,835 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 262 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,816 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mooskirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 493 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,192 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mooskirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 397 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mooskirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,146 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 650 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 851 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mooskirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 146 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mooskirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.0% ×1.2
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Health and social work11.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.6% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×1.0
- Information and communication4.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Mooskirchen
Where is Mooskirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mooskirchen?
Mooskirchen has 2,237 residents (2026), ranking 857 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mooskirchen?
Mooskirchen covers 18.0 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Mooskirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mooskirchen went from 2,212 to 2,237, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Mooskirchen?
Mooskirchen is in Styria. It belongs to Voitsberg (district). Latitude 46.984, longitude 15.282.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Mooskirchen?
In Mooskirchen, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 162 € (2019), ranking 1,835 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Mooskirchen?
In Mooskirchen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.5% (2024), ranking 146 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mooskirchen?
In Mooskirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,216 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mooskirchen?
The nearest to Mooskirchen are Söding-Sankt Johann (1.8 km), Lieboch (4.3 km), Haselsdorf-Tobelbad (4.7 km), Ligist (5.5 km), Krottendorf-Gaisfeld (5.8 km).