Puch bei Weiz: population and statistics
Puch bei Weiz has a population of 2,029 (2026) across 24.8 km², or 81.9 people per km². It ranks 949 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,029 residents
- 24.8 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 423 m
Puch bei Weiz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Puch bei Weiz ranks No. 167 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.4% in Puch bei Weiz, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.3% in Puch bei Weiz, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,194 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,469 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Floing, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Anger (3,986 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,776 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Puch bei Weiz over time
Puch bei Weiz had 2,068 residents in 2016 and 2,029 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,055 |
| 2022 | 2,046 |
| 2023 | 2,042 |
| 2024 | 2,035 |
| 2025 | 2,049 |
| 2026 | 2,029 |
All indicators for Puch bei Weiz
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 | Puch bei Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 608 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 484 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Puch bei Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 788 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,022 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Puch bei Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 219 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 693 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 229 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 755 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 380 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 176 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,110 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,405 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 184 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,731 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 581 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,626 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Puch bei Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 461 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,242 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,517 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Puch bei Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Puch bei Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,892 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 636 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 877 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Puch bei Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 89 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Puch bei Weiz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.1% ×1.3
- Health and social work15.9% ×1.6
- Other service activities10.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.5
- Construction5.7% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.1% ×2.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Puch bei Weiz
Where is Puch bei Weiz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Puch bei Weiz?
Puch bei Weiz has 2,029 residents (2026), ranking 949 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Puch bei Weiz?
Puch bei Weiz covers 24.8 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Puch bei Weiz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Puch bei Weiz went from 2,068 to 2,029, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Puch bei Weiz?
Puch bei Weiz is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.224, longitude 15.725.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Puch bei Weiz?
In Puch bei Weiz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.4% (2024), ranking 1,892 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Puch bei Weiz?
In Puch bei Weiz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.3% (2024), ranking 89 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Puch bei Weiz?
In Puch bei Weiz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,194 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Puch bei Weiz?
The nearest to Puch bei Weiz are Floing (4.7 km), Stubenberg (6.1 km), Anger (6.1 km), Thannhausen (6.6 km), Weiz (7.6 km).