Pöllau: population and statistics
Pöllau has a population of 5,847 (2026) across 88.9 km², or 65.7 people per km². It ranks 209 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,847 residents
- 88.9 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 423 m
Pöllau in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Pöllau ranks No. 39 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.2% in Pöllau, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,184 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,455 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pöllauberg, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weiz (12,212 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,736 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pöllau over time
Pöllau had 6,041 residents in 2016 and 5,847 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,942 |
| 2022 | 5,958 |
| 2023 | 5,958 |
| 2024 | 5,931 |
| 2025 | 5,890 |
| 2026 | 5,847 |
All indicators for Pöllau
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 | Pöllau | 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) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pöllau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,139 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 279 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.74 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 63 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pöllau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 620 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 131 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 685 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 144 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 316 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 656 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 194 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 566 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 313 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,116 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 958 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,326 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pöllau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,312 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 272 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 706 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pöllau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,729 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pöllau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,772 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 192 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pöllau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pöllau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work9.4% ×0.9
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Pöllau
Where is Pöllau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pöllau?
Pöllau has 5,847 residents (2026), ranking 209 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pöllau?
Pöllau covers 88.9 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Pöllau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pöllau went from 6,041 to 5,847, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Pöllau?
Pöllau is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.302, longitude 15.834.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Pöllau?
In Pöllau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.2% (2024), ranking 1,912 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Pöllau?
In Pöllau, “Average household size” stands at 2.74 persons (2024), ranking 63 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pöllau?
In Pöllau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,184 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pöllau?
The nearest to Pöllau are Pöllauberg (2.4 km), Stubenberg (6.9 km), Floing (7.8 km), Miesenbach bei Birkfeld (9.4 km), Greinbach (9.9 km).