Sankt Marein-Feistritz: population and statistics
Sankt Marein-Feistritz has a population of 1,984 (2026) across 70.7 km², or 28.1 people per km². It ranks 969 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,984 residents
- 70.7 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 691 m
Sankt Marein-Feistritz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Marein-Feistritz ranks No. 172 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.6% in Sankt Marein-Feistritz, compared with an average of 5.3% in Styria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.8% in Sankt Marein-Feistritz, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,244 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,895 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kobenz, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Knittelfeld (12,792 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,976 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Marein-Feistritz over time
Sankt Marein-Feistritz had 2,044 residents in 2016 and 1,984 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,039 |
| 2022 | 2,057 |
| 2023 | 2,032 |
| 2024 | 2,026 |
| 2025 | 1,995 |
| 2026 | 1,984 |
All indicators for Sankt Marein-Feistritz
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 Marein-Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 683 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Marein-Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 785 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,024 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.48 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 515 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Marein-Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 212 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 722 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 228 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 761 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 353 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 201 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 971 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 875 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 188 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,714 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,721 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 802 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Marein-Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,228 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 464 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,238 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,461 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Marein-Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 766 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Marein-Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,838 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 596 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 946 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Marein-Feistritz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 271 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 619 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Marein-Feistritz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.2% ×1.3
- Health and social work15.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sankt Marein-Feistritz
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Marein-Feistritz?
Sankt Marein-Feistritz has 1,984 residents (2026), ranking 969 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Marein-Feistritz?
Sankt Marein-Feistritz covers 70.7 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Marein-Feistritz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Marein-Feistritz went from 2,044 to 1,984, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Sankt Marein-Feistritz?
Sankt Marein-Feistritz is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.271, longitude 14.861.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Sankt Marein-Feistritz?
In Sankt Marein-Feistritz, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,852 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Sankt Marein-Feistritz?
In Sankt Marein-Feistritz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.8% (2024), ranking 1,838 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Marein-Feistritz?
In Sankt Marein-Feistritz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,244 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Marein-Feistritz?
The nearest to Sankt Marein-Feistritz are Kobenz (2.5 km), Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld (4.9 km), Seckau (5.7 km), Knittelfeld (6.7 km), Kraubath an der Mur (6.9 km).