Pölstal: population and statistics
Pölstal has a population of 2,483 (2026) across 270.4 km², or 9.2 people per km². It ranks 752 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,483 residents
- 270.4 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 917 m
Pölstal in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Pölstal ranks No. 134 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.9% in Pölstal, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 59.9% in Pölstal, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,177 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,873 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sankt Georgen ob Judenburg, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fohnsdorf (7,656 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,708 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pölstal over time
Pölstal had 2,785 residents in 2016 and 2,483 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,556 |
| 2022 | 2,515 |
| 2023 | 2,568 |
| 2024 | 2,536 |
| 2025 | 2,515 |
| 2026 | 2,483 |
All indicators for Pölstal
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 | Pölstal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 114 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 134 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pölstal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,094 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 698 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pölstal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 275 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 520 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 291 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 559 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 331 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 232 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 824 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,155 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 281 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,259 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 989 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,303 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pölstal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,129 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 804 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 831 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pölstal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,784 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pölstal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,344 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 705 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 763 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pölstal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pölstal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services12.2% ×1.6
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Construction10.0% ×1.5
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Health and social work7.8% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.8% ×4.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Pölstal
Where is Pölstal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pölstal?
Pölstal has 2,483 residents (2026), ranking 752 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pölstal?
Pölstal covers 270.4 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Pölstal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pölstal went from 2,785 to 2,483, a change of −10.8%.
Where is Pölstal?
Pölstal is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.283, longitude 14.483.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Pölstal?
In Pölstal, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.9% (2026), ranking 114 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Pölstal?
In Pölstal, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 59.9% (2024), ranking 1,784 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pölstal?
In Pölstal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,177 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pölstal?
The nearest to Pölstal are Sankt Georgen ob Judenburg (8.6 km), Pusterwald (8.6 km), Unzmarkt-Frauenburg (9.7 km), Pöls-Oberkurzheim (10 km), Sankt Peter ob Judenburg (13 km).