Straden: population and statistics
Straden has a population of 3,393 (2026) across 56.5 km², or 60.1 people per km². It ranks 493 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,393 residents
- 56.5 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 353 m
Straden in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Straden ranks No. 90 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.1% in Straden, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 128.0 in Straden, compared with an average of 96.3 in Styria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,213 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,913 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tieschen, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Gleichenberg (5,202 residents), 7.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,852 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Straden over time
Straden had 3,644 residents in 2016 and 3,393 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,508 |
| 2022 | 3,492 |
| 2023 | 3,470 |
| 2024 | 3,450 |
| 2025 | 3,400 |
| 2026 | 3,393 |
All indicators for Straden
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 | Straden | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,861 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 207 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 129 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Straden | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,411 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 515 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Straden | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 396 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 296 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 436 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 317 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 128.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 171 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 310 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 592 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,229 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 354 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 952 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,745 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 788 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Straden | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,614 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 425 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 47.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 459 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Straden | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,574 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Straden | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,053 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 438 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Straden | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 444 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Straden
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.1% ×1.2
- Health and social work14.0% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing10.1% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.1
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Straden
Where is Straden?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Straden?
Straden has 3,393 residents (2026), ranking 493 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Straden?
Straden covers 56.5 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Straden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Straden went from 3,644 to 3,393, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Straden?
Straden is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.806, longitude 15.871.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Straden?
In Straden, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.1% (2026), ranking 1,861 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Straden?
In Straden, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 128.0 (2024), ranking 171 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Straden?
In Straden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,213 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Straden?
The nearest to Straden are Tieschen (6.0 km), Deutsch Goritz (7.0 km), Bad Gleichenberg (7.6 km), Gnas (8.4 km), Klöch (8.6 km).