Pirching am Traubenberg: population and statistics
Pirching am Traubenberg has a population of 2,523 (2026) across 31.6 km², or 79.9 people per km². It ranks 738 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,523 residents
- 31.6 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 353 m
Pirching am Traubenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Pirching am Traubenberg ranks No. 132 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.5% in Pirching am Traubenberg, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 84.2% in Pirching am Traubenberg, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,212 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,423 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Heiligenkreuz am Waasen, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vasoldsberg (4,858 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pirching am Traubenberg over time
Pirching am Traubenberg had 2,579 residents in 2016 and 2,523 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,522 |
| 2022 | 2,549 |
| 2023 | 2,557 |
| 2024 | 2,534 |
| 2025 | 2,513 |
| 2026 | 2,523 |
All indicators for Pirching am Traubenberg
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 | Pirching am Traubenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pirching am Traubenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 982 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 804 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.56 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pirching am Traubenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 180 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 893 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 194 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 921 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,519 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 224 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 870 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,334 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 193 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,685 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,119 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,213 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pirching am Traubenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 394 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) | 484 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,205 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,681 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pirching am Traubenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 256 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pirching am Traubenberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 791 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 670 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pirching am Traubenberg | 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) | 8.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pirching am Traubenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.5
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pirching am Traubenberg?
Pirching am Traubenberg has 2,523 residents (2026), ranking 738 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pirching am Traubenberg?
Pirching am Traubenberg covers 31.6 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Pirching am Traubenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pirching am Traubenberg went from 2,579 to 2,523, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Pirching am Traubenberg?
Pirching am Traubenberg is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.956, longitude 15.597.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Pirching am Traubenberg?
In Pirching am Traubenberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.5% (2024), ranking 1,745 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Pirching am Traubenberg?
In Pirching am Traubenberg, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 84.2% (2024), ranking 256 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pirching am Traubenberg?
In Pirching am Traubenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pirching am Traubenberg?
The nearest to Pirching am Traubenberg are Heiligenkreuz am Waasen (0.9 km), Empersdorf (4.9 km), Allerheiligen bei Wildon (5.7 km), Kirchbach-Zerlach (5.9 km), Vasoldsberg (7.0 km).