Seckau: population and statistics
Seckau has a population of 1,325 (2026) across 46.3 km², or 28.6 people per km². It ranks 1,426 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,325 residents
- 46.3 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 855 m
Seckau in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Seckau ranks No. 242 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.1% in Seckau, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.8% in Seckau, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,249 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,480 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kobenz (2,075 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,996 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Seckau over time
Seckau had 1,282 residents in 2016 and 1,325 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,302 |
| 2022 | 1,308 |
| 2023 | 1,327 |
| 2024 | 1,322 |
| 2025 | 1,326 |
| 2026 | 1,325 |
All indicators for Seckau
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 | Seckau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.8% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 99 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 991 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seckau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 517 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,487 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seckau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 115 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,379 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 127 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,382 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 829 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 104 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,615 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,690 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 227 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,530 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 701 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,532 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seckau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,042 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 409 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,323 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,068 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Seckau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,280 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Seckau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,922 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 395 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,402 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Seckau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 173 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Seckau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.0% ×1.3
- Health and social work13.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.0% ×3.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Seckau
Where is Seckau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seckau?
Seckau has 1,325 residents (2026), ranking 1,426 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Seckau?
Seckau covers 46.3 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Seckau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Seckau went from 1,282 to 1,325, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Seckau?
Seckau is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.275, longitude 14.785.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Seckau?
In Seckau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.1% (2024), ranking 1,922 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Seckau?
In Seckau, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.8% (2026), ranking 99 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seckau?
In Seckau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,249 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seckau?
The nearest to Seckau are Kobenz (5.6 km), Sankt Marein-Feistritz (5.7 km), Spielberg (6.5 km), Knittelfeld (7.5 km), Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld (7.7 km).