Oberhaag: population and statistics
Oberhaag has a population of 2,019 (2026) across 36.0 km², or 56.1 people per km². It ranks 955 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,019 residents
- 36.0 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 327 m
Oberhaag in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Oberhaag ranks No. 168 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 4.9% in Oberhaag, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Share of women: 48.6% in Oberhaag, compared with an average of 50.6% in Styria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,206 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 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,039 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pölfing-Brunn, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wies (4,264 residents), 5.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,824 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Oberhaag over time
Oberhaag had 2,211 residents in 2016 and 2,019 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,064 |
| 2022 | 2,077 |
| 2023 | 2,079 |
| 2024 | 2,036 |
| 2025 | 2,021 |
| 2026 | 2,019 |
All indicators for Oberhaag
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 | Oberhaag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 225 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 246 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberhaag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 800 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,005 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberhaag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 167 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 970 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 173 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,029 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) | 188 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,045 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,162 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 177 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,778 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,034 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 626 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberhaag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.3% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,688 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 420 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,308 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.7 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,606 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oberhaag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 842 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberhaag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 606 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 928 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oberhaag | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,280 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 4.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,968 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Oberhaag
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.7% ×0.9
- Construction13.6% ×2.0
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberhaag
Where is Oberhaag?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberhaag?
Oberhaag has 2,019 residents (2026), ranking 955 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oberhaag?
Oberhaag covers 36.0 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Oberhaag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oberhaag went from 2,211 to 2,019, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Oberhaag?
Oberhaag is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.686, longitude 15.331.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Oberhaag?
In Oberhaag, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 4.9% (2024), ranking 1,968 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Oberhaag?
In Oberhaag, “Share of women” stands at 48.6% (2026), ranking 1,793 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberhaag?
In Oberhaag, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberhaag?
The nearest to Oberhaag are Pölfing-Brunn (5.5 km), Sankt Johann im Saggautal (5.6 km), Arnfels (5.6 km), Wies (5.9 km), Eibiswald (6.4 km).