Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal: population and statistics
Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal has a population of 3,756 (2026) across 38.0 km², or 98.7 people per km². It ranks 426 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,756 residents
- 38.0 km²
- 99 people/km²
- 548 m
Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal ranks No. 83 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 137 € in Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 83.8% in Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,329 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sankt Marein im Mürztal, 0.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kindberg (8,132 residents), 6.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,664 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal over time
Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal had 3,561 residents in 2016 and 3,756 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,674 |
| 2022 | 3,722 |
| 2023 | 3,784 |
| 2024 | 3,775 |
| 2025 | 3,766 |
| 2026 | 3,756 |
All indicators for Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal
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 im Mürztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 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) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,551 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 450 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 256 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 566 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 295 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 549 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,482 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 350 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 515 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,160 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 375 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 876 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 137 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,891 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,282 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 536 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 912 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 284 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,134 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,157 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 383 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 361 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 481 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work11.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal?
Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal has 3,756 residents (2026), ranking 426 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal?
Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal covers 38.0 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal went from 3,561 to 3,756, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal?
Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal is in Styria. It belongs to Bruck-Mürzzuschlag (district). Latitude 47.480, longitude 15.371.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal?
In Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 137 € (2019), ranking 1,891 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal?
In Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 83.8% (2024), ranking 284 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal?
In Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal?
The nearest to Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal are Sankt Marein im Mürztal (0.6 km), Kindberg (6.5 km), Kapfenberg (7.6 km), Turnau (9.0 km), Stanz im Mürztal (9.8 km).