Proleb: population and statistics
Proleb has a population of 1,554 (2026) across 24.5 km², or 63.4 people per km². It ranks 1,245 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,554 residents
- 24.5 km²
- 63 people/km²
- 556 m
Proleb in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Proleb ranks No. 213 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 89.7% in Proleb, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 12.6 in Proleb, compared with an average of 52.8 in Styria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Styria for “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,433 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Niklasdorf, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leoben (24,455 residents), 3.4 km away.
Population of Proleb over time
Proleb had 1,523 residents in 2016 and 1,554 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,600 |
| 2022 | 1,592 |
| 2023 | 1,585 |
| 2024 | 1,569 |
| 2025 | 1,553 |
| 2026 | 1,554 |
All indicators for Proleb
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 | Proleb | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 436 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Proleb | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 729 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,107 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Proleb | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 86 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,654 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 92 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,684 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,904 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 113 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,548 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,821 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 202 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,647 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,830 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 317 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Proleb | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 198 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,776 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 12.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,936 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Proleb | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 89.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 10 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Proleb | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 489 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,160 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Proleb | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 154 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 564 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Proleb
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical15.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work15.5% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.4
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.4% ×2.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Proleb
Where is Proleb?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Proleb?
Proleb has 1,554 residents (2026), ranking 1,245 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Proleb?
Proleb covers 24.5 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Proleb growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Proleb went from 1,523 to 1,554, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Proleb?
Proleb is in Styria. It belongs to Leoben (district). Latitude 47.400, longitude 15.133.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Proleb?
In Proleb, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 89.7% (2024), ranking 10 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Proleb?
In Proleb, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 12.6 (2024), ranking 1,936 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Proleb?
In Proleb, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Proleb?
The nearest to Proleb are Niklasdorf (1.9 km), Leoben (3.4 km), Sankt Peter-Freienstein (7.7 km), Trofaiach (10.0 km), Bruck an der Mur (10 km).