Naas: population and statistics
Naas has a population of 1,307 (2026) across 20.8 km², or 62.8 people per km². It ranks 1,437 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,307 residents
- 20.8 km²
- 63 people/km²
- 553 m
Naas in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Naas ranks No. 243 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.6% in Naas, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,173 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,916 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thannhausen (2,409 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,692 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Naas over time
Naas had 1,394 residents in 2016 and 1,307 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,343 |
| 2022 | 1,340 |
| 2023 | 1,359 |
| 2024 | 1,334 |
| 2025 | 1,321 |
| 2026 | 1,307 |
All indicators for Naas
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 | Naas | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 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) | 48.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Naas | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 484 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,556 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.74 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 63 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Naas | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 105 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,464 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 113 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,227 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 114 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,540 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,382 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 419 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 745 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,024 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,273 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Naas | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 394 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 303 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,515 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,484 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Naas | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 304 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Naas | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,642 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 416 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,351 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Naas | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 116 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,931 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Naas
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities13.2% ×1.5
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.3% ×2.4
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Naas
Where is Naas?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Naas?
Naas has 1,307 residents (2026), ranking 1,437 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Naas?
Naas covers 20.8 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Naas growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Naas went from 1,394 to 1,307, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Naas?
Naas is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.250, longitude 15.594.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Naas?
In Naas, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.6% (2024), ranking 1,931 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Naas?
In Naas, “Average household size” stands at 2.74 persons (2024), ranking 63 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Naas?
In Naas, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,173 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Naas?
The nearest to Naas are Thannhausen (3.7 km), Weiz (4.2 km), Mortantsch (4.8 km), Gutenberg (5.1 km), Sankt Kathrein am Offenegg (5.7 km).