St. Margarethen an der Raab: population and statistics
St. Margarethen an der Raab has a population of 4,163 (2026) across 43.0 km², or 96.7 people per km². It ranks 365 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,163 residents
- 43.0 km²
- 97 people/km²
- 323 m
St. Margarethen an der Raab in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, St. Margarethen an der Raab ranks No. 69 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,220 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,028 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hofstätten an der Raab, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gleisdorf (11,554 residents), 6.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,880 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Margarethen an der Raab over time
St. Margarethen an der Raab had 4,002 residents in 2016 and 4,163 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,123 |
| 2022 | 4,158 |
| 2023 | 4,212 |
| 2024 | 4,209 |
| 2025 | 4,199 |
| 2026 | 4,163 |
All indicators for St. Margarethen an der Raab
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 | St. Margarethen an der Raab | 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) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 730 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 919 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Margarethen an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,668 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 395 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.48 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 515 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Margarethen an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 392 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 304 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 439 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 313 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 575 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 486 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 319 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 450 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 366 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 900 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,080 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,235 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Margarethen an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 465 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) | 1,586 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 433 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.7 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 759 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Margarethen an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,141 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Margarethen an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,560 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,248 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 346 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Margarethen an der Raab | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Margarethen an der Raab
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work14.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Construction9.7% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.5% ×1.6
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Margarethen an der Raab?
St. Margarethen an der Raab has 4,163 residents (2026), ranking 365 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Margarethen an der Raab?
St. Margarethen an der Raab covers 43.0 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of St. Margarethen an der Raab growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Margarethen an der Raab went from 4,002 to 4,163, a change of +4.0%.
Where is St. Margarethen an der Raab?
St. Margarethen an der Raab is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.050, longitude 15.750.
Enterprises: what is the figure for St. Margarethen an der Raab?
In St. Margarethen an der Raab, “Enterprises” stands at 392 (2024), ranking 304 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Families: what is the figure for St. Margarethen an der Raab?
In St. Margarethen an der Raab, “Families” stands at 1,248 (2024), ranking 346 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Margarethen an der Raab?
In St. Margarethen an der Raab, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,220 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Margarethen an der Raab?
The nearest to St. Margarethen an der Raab are Hofstätten an der Raab (2.8 km), Eichkögl (4.3 km), Sankt Marein bei Graz (6.1 km), Gleisdorf (6.8 km), Markt Hartmannsdorf (7.0 km).