Premstätten: population and statistics
Premstätten has a population of 7,191 (2026) across 29.3 km², or 246 people per km². It ranks 159 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +24.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,191 residents
- 29.3 km²
- 246 people/km²
- 336 m
Premstätten in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Premstätten ranks No. 28 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,673 € in Premstätten, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,217 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,101 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dobl-Zwaring, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seiersberg-Pirka (12,264 residents), 5.1 km away.
Population of Premstätten over time
Premstätten had 5,783 residents in 2016 and 7,191 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,451 |
| 2022 | 6,610 |
| 2023 | 6,862 |
| 2024 | 7,081 |
| 2025 | 7,178 |
| 2026 | 7,191 |
All indicators for Premstätten
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 | Premstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Premstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,055 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 165 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Premstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 551 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 161 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 668 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 149 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 930 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 808 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 143 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 560 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,673 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 29 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 217 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,848 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Premstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 624 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,969 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 99 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 83.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 96 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Premstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 628 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Premstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 175 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,062 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 158 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Premstätten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.7% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 415 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Premstätten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×1.2
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Premstätten
Where is Premstätten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Premstätten?
Premstätten has 7,191 residents (2026), ranking 159 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Premstätten?
Premstätten covers 29.3 km², with a density of 246 people per km².
Is the population of Premstätten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Premstätten went from 5,783 to 7,191, a change of +24.3%.
Where is Premstätten?
Premstätten is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 46.965, longitude 15.404.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Premstätten?
In Premstätten, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,673 € (2019), ranking 29 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Premstätten?
In Premstätten, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 5,969 (2024), ranking 99 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Premstätten?
In Premstätten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,217 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Premstätten?
The nearest to Premstätten are Dobl-Zwaring (2.9 km), Seiersberg-Pirka (5.1 km), Lieboch (5.2 km), Haselsdorf-Tobelbad (5.3 km), Wundschuh (5.6 km).