Peggau: population and statistics
Peggau has a population of 2,513 (2026) across 11.3 km², or 223 people per km². It ranks 742 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,513 residents
- 11.3 km²
- 223 people/km²
- 402 m
Peggau in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Peggau ranks No. 133 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 955 € in Peggau, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,203 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,577 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Deutschfeistritz (4,451 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,812 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Peggau over time
Peggau had 2,199 residents in 2016 and 2,513 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,338 |
| 2022 | 2,367 |
| 2023 | 2,414 |
| 2024 | 2,413 |
| 2025 | 2,432 |
| 2026 | 2,513 |
All indicators for Peggau
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 | Peggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 404 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,621 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,126 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 687 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.08 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,832 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 145 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,102 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 182 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 990 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,582 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 226 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 860 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,298 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 955 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 115 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 379 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,761 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,607 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 428 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 66.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 193 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Peggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 971 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Peggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 439 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 650 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 851 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Peggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Peggau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services10.3% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.1% ×1.1
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Transport and storage5.8% ×2.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Peggau
Where is Peggau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peggau?
Peggau has 2,513 residents (2026), ranking 742 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Peggau?
Peggau covers 11.3 km², with a density of 223 people per km².
Is the population of Peggau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Peggau went from 2,199 to 2,513, a change of +14.3%.
Where is Peggau?
Peggau is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.206, longitude 15.344.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Peggau?
In Peggau, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 955 € (2019), ranking 115 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Average household size: what is the figure for Peggau?
In Peggau, “Average household size” stands at 2.08 persons (2024), ranking 1,832 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Peggau?
In Peggau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,203 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Peggau?
The nearest to Peggau are Deutschfeistritz (1.1 km), Semriach (4.6 km), Frohnleiten (7.3 km), Gratkorn (7.9 km), Übelbach (8.6 km).