Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel: population and statistics
Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel has a population of 1,399 (2026) across 48.6 km², or 28.8 people per km². It ranks 1,364 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,399 residents
- 48.6 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 729 m
Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel ranks No. 228 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.3% in Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel, 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: 72.5% in Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 25.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,188 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,803 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Waldbach-Mönichwald, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vorau (4,569 residents), 6.4 km away.
Population of Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel over time
Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel had 1,501 residents in 2016 and 1,399 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,432 |
| 2022 | 1,419 |
| 2023 | 1,420 |
| 2024 | 1,418 |
| 2025 | 1,416 |
| 2026 | 1,399 |
All indicators for Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel
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 | Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 464 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 569 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,389 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 140 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,150 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 144 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,232 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 641 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 136 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,346 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,028 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 160 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,843 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,119 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,213 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 753 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 286 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,561 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,634 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 999 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,964 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 443 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,274 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 77 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work25.2% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade20.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services9.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities6.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.2% ×0.9
- Construction5.2% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel?
Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel has 1,399 residents (2026), ranking 1,364 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel?
Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel covers 48.6 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel went from 1,501 to 1,399, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel?
Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.442, longitude 15.954.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel?
In Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.3% (2024), ranking 1,964 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 Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel?
In Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.5% (2024), ranking 77 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel?
In Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,188 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel?
The nearest to Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel are Waldbach-Mönichwald (5.4 km), Dechantskirchen (5.5 km), Vorau (6.4 km), Rohrbach an der Lafnitz (6.6 km), Friedberg (7.9 km).