Sölk: population and statistics
Sölk has a population of 1,450 (2026) across 288.5 km², or 5.0 people per km². It ranks 1,334 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,450 residents
- 288.5 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 866 m
Sölk in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sölk ranks No. 224 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 75.6% in Sölk, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of women: 48.7% in Sölk, compared with an average of 50.6% in Styria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 18.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,073 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 40,402 football pitches.
- Its population density is 22.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Öblarn, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gröbming (3,254 residents), 6.6 km away.
Population of Sölk over time
Sölk had 1,519 residents in 2016 and 1,450 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,478 |
| 2022 | 1,481 |
| 2023 | 1,475 |
| 2024 | 1,489 |
| 2025 | 1,461 |
| 2026 | 1,450 |
All indicators for Sölk
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 | Sölk | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 584 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sölk | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 564 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,398 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.61 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sölk | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 146 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,093 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 164 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,083 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 393 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 121 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,476 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,518 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 177 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,778 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 842 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,421 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sölk | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 287 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 334 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,454 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.7 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,508 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sölk | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.0% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,184 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sölk | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 441 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,280 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sölk | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 75.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 9 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sölk
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services18.2% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×0.7
- Manufacturing11.6% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.8% ×5.3
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Sölk
Where is Sölk?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sölk?
Sölk has 1,450 residents (2026), ranking 1,334 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sölk?
Sölk covers 288.5 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Sölk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sölk went from 1,519 to 1,450, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Sölk?
Sölk is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.407, longitude 13.969.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sölk?
In Sölk, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 75.6% (2024), ranking 9 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Sölk?
In Sölk, “Share of women” stands at 48.7% (2026), ranking 1,761 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sölk?
In Sölk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,073 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sölk?
The nearest to Sölk are Öblarn (5.6 km), Michaelerberg-Pruggern (5.9 km), Gröbming (6.6 km), Mitterberg-Sankt Martin (9.1 km), Aich (11 km).