Pölfing-Brunn: population and statistics
Pölfing-Brunn has a population of 1,548 (2026) across 6.2 km², or 251 people per km². It ranks 1,251 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,548 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 251 people/km²
- 331 m
Pölfing-Brunn in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Pölfing-Brunn ranks No. 214 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.4% in Pölfing-Brunn, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 166.7 in Pölfing-Brunn, compared with an average of 102.1 in Styria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 42.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,214 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 863 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wies (4,264 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,856 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pölfing-Brunn over time
Pölfing-Brunn had 1,627 residents in 2016 and 1,548 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,602 |
| 2022 | 1,602 |
| 2023 | 1,591 |
| 2024 | 1,576 |
| 2025 | 1,561 |
| 2026 | 1,548 |
All indicators for Pölfing-Brunn
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 | Pölfing-Brunn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,783 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 121 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 89 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pölfing-Brunn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 727 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,112 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.05 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,866 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pölfing-Brunn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 191 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 839 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 208 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 862 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 137 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 258 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 733 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 166.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 67 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 291 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,215 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,715 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 803 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pölfing-Brunn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,652 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 675 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 953 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 581 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pölfing-Brunn | 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 | Pölfing-Brunn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,255 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 427 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,320 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pölfing-Brunn | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,197 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,949 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pölfing-Brunn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work42.6% ×4.3
- Wholesale and retail trade16.0% ×0.7
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.9% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
- Manufacturing3.9% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical3.9% ×0.3
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pölfing-Brunn?
Pölfing-Brunn has 1,548 residents (2026), ranking 1,251 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pölfing-Brunn?
Pölfing-Brunn covers 6.2 km², with a density of 251 people per km².
Is the population of Pölfing-Brunn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pölfing-Brunn went from 1,627 to 1,548, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Pölfing-Brunn?
Pölfing-Brunn is in Styria. It belongs to Deutschlandsberg (district). Latitude 46.729, longitude 15.296.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Pölfing-Brunn?
In Pölfing-Brunn, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.4% (2024), ranking 1,949 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pölfing-Brunn?
In Pölfing-Brunn, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 166.7 (2026), ranking 67 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pölfing-Brunn?
In Pölfing-Brunn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pölfing-Brunn?
The nearest to Pölfing-Brunn are Wies (2.1 km), Sankt Martin im Sulmtal (2.3 km), Sankt Peter im Sulmtal (4.6 km), Oberhaag (5.5 km), Eibiswald (6.0 km).