Niederwölz: population and statistics
Niederwölz has a population of 616 (2026) across 10.3 km², or 60.0 people per km². It ranks 1,928 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 616 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 939 m
Niederwölz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Niederwölz ranks No. 279 by population.
Share of women: 52.8% in Niederwölz, compared with an average of 50.6% in Styria and 50.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,561 € in Niederwölz, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 38.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Styria for “Municipal debt per inhabitant”.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,438 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Teufenbach-Katsch (1,774 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Niederwölz over time
Niederwölz had 594 residents in 2016 and 616 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 602 |
| 2022 | 591 |
| 2023 | 601 |
| 2024 | 602 |
| 2025 | 597 |
| 2026 | 616 |
All indicators for Niederwölz
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 | Niederwölz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 69 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 691 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 29 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niederwölz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 272 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,900 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niederwölz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 47 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,949 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 50 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,960 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,314 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 61 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,894 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 955 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 377 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 865 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,561 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 44 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niederwölz | 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) | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 208 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,753 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 877 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Niederwölz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 309 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Niederwölz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 181 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,918 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Niederwölz | 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) | 7.5% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,723 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Niederwölz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade38.3% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services13.3% ×1.8
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work8.3% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.0% ×2.3
- Professional, scientific and technical5.0% ×0.4
- Construction3.3% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Niederwölz
Where is Niederwölz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niederwölz?
Niederwölz has 616 residents (2026), ranking 1,928 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Niederwölz?
Niederwölz covers 10.3 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Niederwölz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Niederwölz went from 594 to 616, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Niederwölz?
Niederwölz is in Styria. It belongs to Murau (district). Latitude 47.150, longitude 14.367.
Share of women: what is the figure for Niederwölz?
In Niederwölz, “Share of women” stands at 52.8% (2026), ranking 29 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Niederwölz?
In Niederwölz, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,561 € (2019), ranking 44 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Niederwölz?
In Niederwölz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Niederwölz?
The nearest to Niederwölz are Teufenbach-Katsch (2.5 km), Scheifling (3.4 km), Unzmarkt-Frauenburg (8.2 km), Oberwölz (8.7 km), Neumarkt in der Steiermark (9.8 km).