Preding: population and statistics
Preding has a population of 1,860 (2026) across 18.3 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 1,037 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,860 residents
- 18.3 km²
- 102 people/km²
- 326 m
Preding in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Preding ranks No. 179 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 140.9 in Preding, compared with an average of 102.1 in Styria and 102.8 nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.4% in Preding, compared with an average of 74.9% in Styria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,212 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,566 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hengsberg, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Groß Sankt Florian (4,099 residents), 7.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Preding over time
Preding had 1,703 residents in 2016 and 1,860 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,815 |
| 2022 | 1,905 |
| 2023 | 1,900 |
| 2024 | 1,916 |
| 2025 | 1,896 |
| 2026 | 1,860 |
All indicators for Preding
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 | Preding | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Preding | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 804 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 998 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Preding | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 172 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 949 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 202 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 887 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 496 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 262 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 716 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 140.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 155 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 438 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 693 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,218 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 228 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Preding | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 287 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 996 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 685 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 52.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 363 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Preding | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 898 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Preding | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 541 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,031 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Preding | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 619 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Preding
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities16.3% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work7.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Preding
Where is Preding?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Preding?
Preding has 1,860 residents (2026), ranking 1,037 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Preding?
Preding covers 18.3 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Preding growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Preding went from 1,703 to 1,860, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Preding?
Preding is in Styria. It belongs to Deutschlandsberg (district). Latitude 46.862, longitude 15.402.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Preding?
In Preding, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 140.9 (2026), ranking 155 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Preding?
In Preding, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.4% (2024), ranking 287 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Preding?
In Preding, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Preding?
The nearest to Preding are Hengsberg (3.8 km), Wettmannstätten (3.8 km), Sankt Nikolai im Sausal (5.8 km), Sankt Josef (Weststeiermark) (7.3 km), Groß Sankt Florian (7.6 km).