Spielberg: population and statistics
Spielberg has a population of 5,309 (2026) across 29.7 km², or 179 people per km². It ranks 245 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,309 residents
- 29.7 km²
- 179 people/km²
- 702 m
Spielberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Spielberg ranks No. 46 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.4% in Spielberg, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.6% 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?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,162 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Knittelfeld (12,792 residents), 3.5 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 Spielberg over time
Spielberg had 5,300 residents in 2016 and 5,309 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,361 |
| 2022 | 5,350 |
| 2023 | 5,348 |
| 2024 | 5,349 |
| 2025 | 5,351 |
| 2026 | 5,309 |
All indicators for Spielberg
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 | Spielberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 421 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Spielberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,394 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 234 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spielberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 366 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 345 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 414 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 350 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,519 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 503 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 309 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,111 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 604 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 358 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,001 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 642 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Spielberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,970 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 336 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 787 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Spielberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 522 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Spielberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,645 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 212 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Spielberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 154 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Spielberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.6% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services10.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services9.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.0
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.0% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.6% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Spielberg
Where is Spielberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spielberg?
Spielberg has 5,309 residents (2026), ranking 245 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Spielberg?
Spielberg covers 29.7 km², with a density of 179 people per km².
Is the population of Spielberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Spielberg went from 5,300 to 5,309, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Spielberg?
Spielberg is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.217, longitude 14.783.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Spielberg?
In Spielberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.4% (2024), ranking 154 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Families: what is the figure for Spielberg?
In Spielberg, “Families” stands at 1,645 (2024), ranking 212 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Spielberg?
In Spielberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,244 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Spielberg?
The nearest to Spielberg are Knittelfeld (3.5 km), Zeltweg (3.8 km), Lobmingtal (4.1 km), Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld (5.8 km), Kobenz (6.3 km).