Pöllauberg: population and statistics
Pöllauberg has a population of 1,950 (2026) across 34.0 km², or 57.4 people per km². It ranks 989 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,950 residents
- 34.0 km²
- 57 people/km²
- 735 m
Pöllauberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Pöllauberg ranks No. 175 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 2 € in Pöllauberg, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,183 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,759 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pöllau (5,847 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pöllauberg over time
Pöllauberg had 2,095 residents in 2016 and 1,950 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,047 |
| 2022 | 2,030 |
| 2023 | 2,011 |
| 2024 | 1,999 |
| 2025 | 1,967 |
| 2026 | 1,950 |
All indicators for Pöllauberg
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 | Pöllauberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 622 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pöllauberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 675 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,194 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.92 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 20 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pöllauberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 219 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 693 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 223 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 780 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 365 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 170 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,144 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,382 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 159 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,847 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,950 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pöllauberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 74 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 556 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,101 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,179 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pöllauberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 732 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pöllauberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,922 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 619 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 912 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pöllauberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,518 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pöllauberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.8% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services11.2% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Health and social work9.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.0
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.7% ×4.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Pöllauberg
Where is Pöllauberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pöllauberg?
Pöllauberg has 1,950 residents (2026), ranking 989 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pöllauberg?
Pöllauberg covers 34.0 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Pöllauberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pöllauberg went from 2,095 to 1,950, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Pöllauberg?
Pöllauberg is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.316, longitude 15.858.
Average household size: what is the figure for Pöllauberg?
In Pöllauberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.92 persons (2024), ranking 20 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pöllauberg?
In Pöllauberg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 2 € (2019), ranking 1,950 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pöllauberg?
In Pöllauberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,183 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pöllauberg?
The nearest to Pöllauberg are Pöllau (2.4 km), Greinbach (8.1 km), Hartberg Umgebung (9.0 km), Stubenberg (9.1 km), Hartberg (9.3 km).