Semriach: population and statistics
Semriach has a population of 3,153 (2026) across 60.4 km², or 52.2 people per km². It ranks 557 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,153 residents
- 60.4 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 715 m
Semriach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Semriach ranks No. 101 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,970 € in Semriach, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,187 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,457 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Peggau, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frohnleiten (6,681 residents), 8.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,748 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Semriach over time
Semriach had 3,334 residents in 2016 and 3,153 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,262 |
| 2022 | 3,279 |
| 2023 | 3,209 |
| 2024 | 3,202 |
| 2025 | 3,143 |
| 2026 | 3,153 |
All indicators for Semriach
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 | Semriach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 652 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Semriach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,180 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 650 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.62 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 187 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Semriach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 342 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 385 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 365 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 414 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.5 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 330 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 363 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 494 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 497 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 280 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,262 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,970 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 116 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Semriach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 931 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 730 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,116 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Semriach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.0% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,522 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Semriach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,476 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 903 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 561 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Semriach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 822 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Semriach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.0% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work11.2% ×1.1
- Construction9.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Semriach
Where is Semriach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Semriach?
Semriach has 3,153 residents (2026), ranking 557 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Semriach?
Semriach covers 60.4 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Semriach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Semriach went from 3,334 to 3,153, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Semriach?
Semriach is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.218, longitude 15.403.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Semriach?
In Semriach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,970 € (2019), ranking 116 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Average household size: what is the figure for Semriach?
In Semriach, “Average household size” stands at 2.62 persons (2024), ranking 187 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Semriach?
In Semriach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,187 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Semriach?
The nearest to Semriach are Peggau (4.6 km), Deutschfeistritz (5.5 km), Sankt Radegund bei Graz (7.7 km), Frohnleiten (8.4 km), Stattegg (9.0 km).