Niklasdorf: population and statistics
Niklasdorf has a population of 2,312 (2026) across 15.1 km², or 153 people per km². It ranks 815 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,312 residents
- 15.1 km²
- 153 people/km²
- 524 m
Niklasdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Niklasdorf ranks No. 147 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.8% in Niklasdorf, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.1% 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?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,120 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Proleb, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leoben (24,455 residents), 4.7 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 Niklasdorf over time
Niklasdorf had 2,536 residents in 2016 and 2,312 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,365 |
| 2022 | 2,355 |
| 2023 | 2,331 |
| 2024 | 2,340 |
| 2025 | 2,346 |
| 2026 | 2,312 |
All indicators for Niklasdorf
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 | Niklasdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.8% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 349 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niklasdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,213 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 628 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.92 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,965 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niklasdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 146 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,093 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 172 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,034 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,626 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 218 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 901 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,127 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 636 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 317 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 588 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,623 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niklasdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,248 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 551 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 359 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Niklasdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,223 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Niklasdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 439 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 647 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 859 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Niklasdorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,763 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Niklasdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing13.5% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Transport and storage5.6% ×2.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Niklasdorf
Where is Niklasdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niklasdorf?
Niklasdorf has 2,312 residents (2026), ranking 815 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Niklasdorf?
Niklasdorf covers 15.1 km², with a density of 153 people per km².
Is the population of Niklasdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Niklasdorf went from 2,536 to 2,312, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Niklasdorf?
Niklasdorf is in Styria. It belongs to Leoben (district). Latitude 47.395, longitude 15.157.
Average household size: what is the figure for Niklasdorf?
In Niklasdorf, “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 under 15: what is the figure for Niklasdorf?
In Niklasdorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.8% (2026), ranking 1,773 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Niklasdorf?
In Niklasdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Niklasdorf?
The nearest to Niklasdorf are Proleb (1.9 km), Leoben (4.7 km), Bruck an der Mur (8.6 km), Sankt Peter-Freienstein (9.4 km), Kapfenberg (11 km).