Sinabelkirchen: population and statistics
Sinabelkirchen has a population of 4,506 (2026) across 37.2 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 325 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,506 residents
- 37.2 km²
- 121 people/km²
- 313 m
Sinabelkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sinabelkirchen ranks No. 61 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 7.6% in Sinabelkirchen, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,208 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,211 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Markt Hartmannsdorf, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gleisdorf (11,554 residents), 9.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,832 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sinabelkirchen over time
Sinabelkirchen had 4,165 residents in 2016 and 4,506 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,408 |
| 2022 | 4,454 |
| 2023 | 4,487 |
| 2024 | 4,485 |
| 2025 | 4,491 |
| 2026 | 4,506 |
All indicators for Sinabelkirchen
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 | Sinabelkirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,593 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,418 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sinabelkirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,690 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 384 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.62 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 187 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sinabelkirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 357 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 357 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 389 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 382 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,189 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 463 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 348 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 823 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 548 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 455 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,393 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 464 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sinabelkirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 370 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,782 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 376 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 688 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sinabelkirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sinabelkirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,095 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,352 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 302 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sinabelkirchen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sinabelkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.0% ×1.5
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Construction9.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.6
- Health and social work8.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Sinabelkirchen
Where is Sinabelkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sinabelkirchen?
Sinabelkirchen has 4,506 residents (2026), ranking 325 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sinabelkirchen?
Sinabelkirchen covers 37.2 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Sinabelkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sinabelkirchen went from 4,165 to 4,506, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Sinabelkirchen?
Sinabelkirchen is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.104, longitude 15.828.
Average household size: what is the figure for Sinabelkirchen?
In Sinabelkirchen, “Average household size” stands at 2.62 persons (2024), ranking 187 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sinabelkirchen?
In Sinabelkirchen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 7.6% (2024), ranking 1,708 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sinabelkirchen?
In Sinabelkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,208 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sinabelkirchen?
The nearest to Sinabelkirchen are Markt Hartmannsdorf (5.6 km), Ilztal (6.4 km), Gersdorf an der Feistritz (6.5 km), Hofstätten an der Raab (6.9 km), Großsteinbach (7.1 km).