Riegersburg: population and statistics
Riegersburg has a population of 4,952 (2026) across 71.2 km², or 69.6 people per km². It ranks 285 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,952 residents
- 71.2 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 324 m
Riegersburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Riegersburg ranks No. 50 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,231 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,966 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ottendorf an der Rittschein, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldbach (13,369 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,924 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Riegersburg over time
Riegersburg had 4,952 residents in 2016 and 4,952 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,926 |
| 2022 | 4,944 |
| 2023 | 5,041 |
| 2024 | 5,005 |
| 2025 | 4,950 |
| 2026 | 4,952 |
All indicators for Riegersburg
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 | Riegersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 730 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 484 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Riegersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,956 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 312 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.53 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 376 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Riegersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 458 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 217 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 491 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 251 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 447 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 368 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,284 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 253 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,393 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,418 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 986 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Riegersburg | 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) | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,711 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 396 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 877 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Riegersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,209 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Riegersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,560 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,513 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 247 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Riegersburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,162 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Riegersburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work16.7% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.9
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Riegersburg
Where is Riegersburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Riegersburg?
Riegersburg has 4,952 residents (2026), ranking 285 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Riegersburg?
Riegersburg covers 71.2 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Riegersburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Riegersburg went from 4,952 to 4,952, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Riegersburg?
Riegersburg is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 47.000, longitude 15.933.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Riegersburg?
In Riegersburg, “Enterprises” stands at 458 (2024), ranking 217 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Families: what is the figure for Riegersburg?
In Riegersburg, “Families” stands at 1,513 (2024), ranking 247 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Riegersburg?
In Riegersburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,231 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Riegersburg?
The nearest to Riegersburg are Ottendorf an der Rittschein (6.0 km), Feldbach (6.1 km), Edelsbach bei Feldbach (7.5 km), Markt Hartmannsdorf (9.2 km), Fehring (9.2 km).