Pöls-Oberkurzheim: population and statistics
Pöls-Oberkurzheim has a population of 2,710 (2026) across 62.6 km², or 43.3 people per km². It ranks 678 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,710 residents
- 62.6 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 789 m
Pöls-Oberkurzheim in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Pöls-Oberkurzheim ranks No. 123 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,242 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,762 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sankt Peter ob Judenburg, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fohnsdorf (7,656 residents), 7.3 km away.
Population of Pöls-Oberkurzheim over time
Pöls-Oberkurzheim had 3,030 residents in 2016 and 2,710 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,944 |
| 2022 | 2,922 |
| 2023 | 2,868 |
| 2024 | 2,793 |
| 2025 | 2,762 |
| 2026 | 2,710 |
All indicators for Pöls-Oberkurzheim
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 | Pöls-Oberkurzheim | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,848 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 145 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 92 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pöls-Oberkurzheim | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,315 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 558 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.08 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,832 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pöls-Oberkurzheim | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 201 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 789 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 233 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 739 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,288 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 202 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 967 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,785 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 520 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 498 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,033 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,269 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pöls-Oberkurzheim | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,696 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) | 1,224 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 569 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 556 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pöls-Oberkurzheim | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pöls-Oberkurzheim | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 795 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 668 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pöls-Oberkurzheim | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pöls-Oberkurzheim
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.5% ×5.0
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Pöls-Oberkurzheim
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pöls-Oberkurzheim?
Pöls-Oberkurzheim has 2,710 residents (2026), ranking 678 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pöls-Oberkurzheim?
Pöls-Oberkurzheim covers 62.6 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Pöls-Oberkurzheim growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pöls-Oberkurzheim went from 3,030 to 2,710, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Pöls-Oberkurzheim?
Pöls-Oberkurzheim is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.219, longitude 14.584.
Median age: what is the figure for Pöls-Oberkurzheim?
In Pöls-Oberkurzheim, “Median age” stands at 53.2 years (2026), ranking 92 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Average household size: what is the figure for Pöls-Oberkurzheim?
In Pöls-Oberkurzheim, “Average household size” stands at 2.08 persons (2024), ranking 1,832 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pöls-Oberkurzheim?
In Pöls-Oberkurzheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,242 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pöls-Oberkurzheim?
The nearest to Pöls-Oberkurzheim are Sankt Peter ob Judenburg (4.0 km), Sankt Georgen ob Judenburg (6.6 km), Fohnsdorf (7.3 km), Judenburg (7.8 km), Gaal (8.8 km).