Pinggau: population and statistics
Pinggau has a population of 3,113 (2026) across 59.1 km², or 52.6 people per km². It ranks 567 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,113 residents
- 59.1 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 521 m
Pinggau in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Pinggau ranks No. 103 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 8.3% in Pinggau, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 2,573 € in Pinggau, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,178 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,283 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Friedberg, 0.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pinkafeld (5,881 residents), 9.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,712 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pinggau over time
Pinggau had 3,200 residents in 2016 and 3,113 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,131 |
| 2022 | 3,135 |
| 2023 | 3,128 |
| 2024 | 3,094 |
| 2025 | 3,081 |
| 2026 | 3,113 |
All indicators for Pinggau
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 | Pinggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 669 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pinggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,282 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 584 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pinggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 274 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 523 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 305 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 518 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 749 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 291 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 639 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,154 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 385 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 837 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,573 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 392 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pinggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 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) | 1,251 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 550 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 663 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pinggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,209 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pinggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,520 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 894 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 570 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pinggau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 505 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pinggau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Construction11.8% ×1.8
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Health and social work10.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Finance and insurance8.4% ×3.2
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Pinggau
Where is Pinggau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pinggau?
Pinggau has 3,113 residents (2026), ranking 567 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pinggau?
Pinggau covers 59.1 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Pinggau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pinggau went from 3,200 to 3,113, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Pinggau?
Pinggau is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.444, longitude 16.064.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Pinggau?
In Pinggau, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 8.3% (2024), ranking 1,568 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pinggau?
In Pinggau, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 2,573 € (2019), ranking 392 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pinggau?
In Pinggau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,178 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pinggau?
The nearest to Pinggau are Friedberg (0.5 km), Dechantskirchen (4.7 km), Schäffern (5.2 km), Zöbern (7.4 km), Mönichkirchen (7.8 km).