Pusterwald: population and statistics
Pusterwald has a population of 425 (2026) across 105.4 km², or 4.0 people per km². It ranks 2,016 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 425 residents
- 105.4 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 1,072 m
Pusterwald in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Pusterwald ranks No. 284 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 36.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,106 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,759 football pitches.
- Its population density is 27.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pölstal (2,483 residents), 8.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,424 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pusterwald over time
Pusterwald had 474 residents in 2016 and 425 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 430 |
| 2022 | 430 |
| 2023 | 433 |
| 2024 | 430 |
| 2025 | 426 |
| 2026 | 425 |
All indicators for Pusterwald
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 | Pusterwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 47.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Pusterwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 171 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,014 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pusterwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 59 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,863 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 62 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,882 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 144.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 47 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,974 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 113 € | 543 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,233 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Pusterwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 104 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,984 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pusterwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.0% | 59.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Pusterwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 126 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,006 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pusterwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 74.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Pusterwald
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work36.2% ×3.6
- Wholesale and retail trade17.0% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.6% ×9.7
- Construction10.6% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing2.1% ×0.4
- Transport and storage2.1% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Pusterwald
Where is Pusterwald?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pusterwald?
Pusterwald has 425 residents (2026), ranking 2,016 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pusterwald?
Pusterwald covers 105.4 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Pusterwald growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pusterwald went from 474 to 425, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Pusterwald?
Pusterwald is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.309, longitude 14.375.
Private households: what is the figure for Pusterwald?
In Pusterwald, “Private households” stands at 171 (2024), ranking 2,014 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Pusterwald?
In Pusterwald, “Families” stands at 126 (2024), ranking 2,006 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pusterwald?
In Pusterwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,106 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pusterwald?
The nearest to Pusterwald are Pölstal (8.6 km), Unzmarkt-Frauenburg (13 km), Oberwölz (14 km), Sankt Georgen ob Judenburg (15 km), Hohentauern (16 km).