Oberwölz: population and statistics
Oberwölz has a population of 2,911 (2026) across 210.3 km², or 13.8 people per km². It ranks 623 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,911 residents
- 210.3 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 827 m
Oberwölz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Oberwölz ranks No. 114 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,913 € in Oberwölz, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.8% in Oberwölz, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,246 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,455 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Peter am Kammersberg, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neumarkt in der Steiermark (4,784 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,984 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Oberwölz over time
Oberwölz had 3,005 residents in 2016 and 2,911 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,950 |
| 2022 | 2,939 |
| 2023 | 2,959 |
| 2024 | 2,922 |
| 2025 | 2,917 |
| 2026 | 2,911 |
All indicators for Oberwölz
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 | Oberwölz | 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) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 215 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 287 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberwölz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,155 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 661 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberwölz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 308 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 438 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 333 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 462 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 349 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 220 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 889 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,753 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 267 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,321 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,913 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 61 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberwölz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,467 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 798 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 839 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,222 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oberwölz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberwölz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,838 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 846 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 620 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oberwölz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,518 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Oberwölz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.9% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services21.8% ×2.9
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.2% ×3.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberwölz
Where is Oberwölz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberwölz?
Oberwölz has 2,911 residents (2026), ranking 623 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oberwölz?
Oberwölz covers 210.3 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Oberwölz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oberwölz went from 3,005 to 2,911, a change of −3.1%.
Where is Oberwölz?
Oberwölz is in Styria. It belongs to Murau (district). Latitude 47.203, longitude 14.281.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Oberwölz?
In Oberwölz, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,913 € (2019), ranking 61 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Oberwölz?
In Oberwölz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.8% (2024), ranking 1,838 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberwölz?
In Oberwölz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,246 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberwölz?
The nearest to Oberwölz are St. Peter am Kammersberg (7.7 km), Niederwölz (8.7 km), Teufenbach-Katsch (10 km), Scheifling (11 km), Unzmarkt-Frauenburg (12 km).