Öblarn: population and statistics
Öblarn has a population of 1,888 (2026) across 70.2 km², or 26.9 people per km². It ranks 1,025 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,888 residents
- 70.2 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 735 m
Öblarn in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Öblarn ranks No. 176 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 191 € in Öblarn, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 69.1% in Öblarn, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 924 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,838 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mitterberg-Sankt Martin, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gröbming (3,254 residents), 8.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,696 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Öblarn over time
Öblarn had 2,008 residents in 2016 and 1,888 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,010 |
| 2022 | 1,984 |
| 2023 | 1,966 |
| 2024 | 1,915 |
| 2025 | 1,891 |
| 2026 | 1,888 |
All indicators for Öblarn
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 | Öblarn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 565 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Öblarn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 823 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 974 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Öblarn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 163 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 993 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 190 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 943 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 684 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 151 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,252 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,642 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 191 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,695 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 571 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,633 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Öblarn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 480 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,210 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,324 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Öblarn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,234 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Öblarn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 896 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 532 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,053 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Öblarn | 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) | 10.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Öblarn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Transport and storage5.4% ×2.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Öblarn
Where is Öblarn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Öblarn?
Öblarn has 1,888 residents (2026), ranking 1,025 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Öblarn?
Öblarn covers 70.2 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Öblarn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Öblarn went from 2,008 to 1,888, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Öblarn?
Öblarn is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.450, longitude 14.008.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Öblarn?
In Öblarn, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 191 € (2019), ranking 1,695 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Öblarn?
In Öblarn, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 69.1% (2024), ranking 460 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Öblarn?
In Öblarn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 924 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Öblarn?
The nearest to Öblarn are Mitterberg-Sankt Martin (4.7 km), Sölk (5.6 km), Gröbming (8.1 km), Irdning-Donnersbachtal (9.0 km), Michaelerberg-Pruggern (9.9 km).