Mortantsch: population and statistics
Mortantsch has a population of 2,268 (2026) across 17.5 km², or 130 people per km². It ranks 841 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,268 residents
- 17.5 km²
- 130 people/km²
- 499 m
Mortantsch in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Mortantsch ranks No. 150 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 110 € in Mortantsch, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 12.5 in Mortantsch, compared with an average of 52.8 in Styria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,198 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Styria for “Share of people under 15”.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,447 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gutenberg, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weiz (12,212 residents), 3.7 km away.
Population of Mortantsch over time
Mortantsch had 2,116 residents in 2016 and 2,268 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,213 |
| 2022 | 2,231 |
| 2023 | 2,268 |
| 2024 | 2,273 |
| 2025 | 2,269 |
| 2026 | 2,268 |
All indicators for Mortantsch
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 | Mortantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 51 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) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,621 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mortantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 830 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 964 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.73 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 68 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mortantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 145 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,102 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 149 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,195 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,807 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 168 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,152 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,789 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 110 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,948 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,311 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,062 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mortantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 269 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 284 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,565 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 12.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,939 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mortantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 74 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mortantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,804 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 673 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 817 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mortantsch | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 777 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 391 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mortantsch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work15.7% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical15.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.2% ×1.7
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Mortantsch
Where is Mortantsch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mortantsch?
Mortantsch has 2,268 residents (2026), ranking 841 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mortantsch?
Mortantsch covers 17.5 km², with a density of 130 people per km².
Is the population of Mortantsch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mortantsch went from 2,116 to 2,268, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Mortantsch?
Mortantsch is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.208, longitude 15.579.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Mortantsch?
In Mortantsch, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 110 € (2019), ranking 1,948 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mortantsch?
In Mortantsch, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 12.5 (2024), ranking 1,939 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mortantsch?
In Mortantsch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,198 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mortantsch?
The nearest to Mortantsch are Gutenberg (1.2 km), Weiz (3.7 km), Naas (4.8 km), Mitterdorf an der Raab (5.0 km), Thannhausen (5.7 km).