Mürzzuschlag: population and statistics
Mürzzuschlag has a population of 7,648 (2026) across 51.4 km², or 149 people per km². It ranks 142 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,648 residents
- 51.4 km²
- 149 people/km²
- 674 m
Mürzzuschlag in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Mürzzuschlag ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.5% in Mürzzuschlag, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,112 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,193 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Langenwang, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ternitz (14,637 residents), 30 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,448 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mürzzuschlag over time
Mürzzuschlag had 8,681 residents in 2016 and 7,648 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,227 |
| 2022 | 8,156 |
| 2023 | 8,047 |
| 2024 | 7,919 |
| 2025 | 7,819 |
| 2026 | 7,648 |
All indicators for Mürzzuschlag
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 | Mürzzuschlag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,923 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 40 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 58 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mürzzuschlag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,976 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 111 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.92 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,965 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mürzzuschlag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 489 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 194 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 643 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 161 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,350 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 630 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 205 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,558 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 467 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 621 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,417 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 455 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mürzzuschlag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,901 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,091 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 146 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 52.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 372 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mürzzuschlag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 51.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mürzzuschlag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 397 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,141 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 144 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mürzzuschlag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,197 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mürzzuschlag
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work13.9% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical11.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities11.1% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Mürzzuschlag
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mürzzuschlag?
Mürzzuschlag has 7,648 residents (2026), ranking 142 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mürzzuschlag?
Mürzzuschlag covers 51.4 km², with a density of 149 people per km².
Is the population of Mürzzuschlag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mürzzuschlag went from 8,681 to 7,648, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Mürzzuschlag?
Mürzzuschlag is in Styria. It belongs to Bruck-Mürzzuschlag (district). Latitude 47.608, longitude 15.673.
Average household size: what is the figure for Mürzzuschlag?
In Mürzzuschlag, “Average household size” stands at 1.92 persons (2024), ranking 1,965 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Mürzzuschlag?
In Mürzzuschlag, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.5% (2026), ranking 40 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mürzzuschlag?
In Mürzzuschlag, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mürzzuschlag?
The nearest to Mürzzuschlag are Langenwang (6.0 km), Spital am Semmering (6.1 km), Neuberg an der Mürz (9.9 km), Krieglach (11 km), Rettenegg (12 km).