Straß in Steiermark: population and statistics
Straß in Steiermark has a population of 6,584 (2026) across 47.7 km², or 138 people per km². It ranks 183 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,584 residents
- 47.7 km²
- 138 people/km²
- 253 m
Straß in Steiermark in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Straß in Steiermark ranks No. 35 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
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- “Families”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,681 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leibnitz (13,441 residents), 8.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,888 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Straß in Steiermark over time
Straß in Steiermark had 6,315 residents in 2016 and 6,584 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,330 |
| 2022 | 6,308 |
| 2023 | 6,406 |
| 2024 | 6,447 |
| 2025 | 6,535 |
| 2026 | 6,584 |
All indicators for Straß in Steiermark
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 | Straß in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Straß in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,793 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 187 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Straß in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 457 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 220 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 535 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 210 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,360 of 1,981 |
Employment
| Indicator | Straß in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,949 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 220 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 523 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Straß in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 999 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Straß in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 497 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,936 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 166 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Straß in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 777 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Straß in Steiermark?
Straß in Steiermark has 6,584 residents (2026), ranking 183 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Straß in Steiermark?
Straß in Steiermark covers 47.7 km², with a density of 138 people per km².
Is the population of Straß in Steiermark growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Straß in Steiermark went from 6,315 to 6,584, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Straß in Steiermark?
Straß in Steiermark is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.727, longitude 15.624.
Families: what is the figure for Straß in Steiermark?
In Straß in Steiermark, “Families” stands at 1,936 (2024), ranking 166 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Private households: what is the figure for Straß in Steiermark?
In Straß in Steiermark, “Private households” stands at 2,793 (2024), ranking 187 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Straß in Steiermark?
In Straß in Steiermark, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Straß in Steiermark?
The nearest to Straß in Steiermark are Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark (2.3 km), Ehrenhausen an der Weinstraße (3.1 km), Gamlitz (5.5 km), Gabersdorf (6.7 km), Wagna (6.8 km).