Obdach: population and statistics
Obdach has a population of 3,764 (2026) across 159.2 km², or 23.6 people per km². It ranks 424 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,764 residents
- 159.2 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 880 m
Obdach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Obdach ranks No. 82 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 56.2% in Obdach, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.5% in Obdach, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,226 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,301 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Reichenfels, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Judenburg (9,441 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,904 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Obdach over time
Obdach had 3,841 residents in 2016 and 3,764 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,747 |
| 2022 | 3,783 |
| 2023 | 3,781 |
| 2024 | 3,783 |
| 2025 | 3,788 |
| 2026 | 3,764 |
All indicators for Obdach
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 | Obdach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 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) | 48.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obdach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,507 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 470 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obdach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 373 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 333 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 400 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 366 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 530 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 307 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 596 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,589 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 428 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 722 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,103 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 576 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obdach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,476 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 470 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 714 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Obdach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 56.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,850 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Obdach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,086 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 418 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Obdach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 283 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,374 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Obdach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services11.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities11.1% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.1% ×1.7
- Health and social work9.2% ×0.9
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.5% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Obdach
Where is Obdach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obdach?
Obdach has 3,764 residents (2026), ranking 424 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Obdach?
Obdach covers 159.2 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Obdach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Obdach went from 3,841 to 3,764, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Obdach?
Obdach is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.067, longitude 14.700.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Obdach?
In Obdach, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 56.2% (2024), ranking 1,850 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Obdach?
In Obdach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.5% (2024), ranking 1,745 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Obdach?
In Obdach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,226 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Obdach?
The nearest to Obdach are Reichenfels (7.4 km), Weißkirchen in Steiermark (10 km), Judenburg (12 km), Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal (14 km), Zeltweg (14 km).