Thörl: population and statistics
Thörl has a population of 2,161 (2026) across 166.6 km², or 13.0 people per km². It ranks 897 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,161 residents
- 166.6 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 658 m
Thörl in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Thörl ranks No. 159 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.0% in Thörl, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,025 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,329 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aflenz, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kapfenberg (21,796 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,100 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Thörl over time
Thörl had 2,342 residents in 2016 and 2,161 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,233 |
| 2022 | 2,207 |
| 2023 | 2,200 |
| 2024 | 2,169 |
| 2025 | 2,159 |
| 2026 | 2,161 |
All indicators for Thörl
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 | Thörl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,795 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.0% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 111 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 134 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Thörl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,006 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 780 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Thörl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 173 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 940 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 193 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 924 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 190 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,027 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,366 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 338 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,012 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,093 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 582 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Thörl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,618 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) | 761 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 871 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 864 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Thörl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,595 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Thörl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,188 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 641 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 870 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Thörl | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Thörl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services13.4% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing10.2% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.4% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Thörl
Where is Thörl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thörl?
Thörl has 2,161 residents (2026), ranking 897 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Thörl?
Thörl covers 166.6 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Thörl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Thörl went from 2,342 to 2,161, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Thörl?
Thörl is in Styria. It belongs to Bruck-Mürzzuschlag (district). Latitude 47.517, longitude 15.219.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Thörl?
In Thörl, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.0% (2026), ranking 111 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Thörl?
In Thörl, “Average household size” stands at 2.12 persons (2024), ranking 1,757 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Thörl?
In Thörl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,025 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Thörl?
The nearest to Thörl are Aflenz (5.4 km), Turnau (10.0 km), Kapfenberg (10 km), Tragöß-Sankt Katharein (12 km), Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal (12 km).