Trieben: population and statistics
Trieben has a population of 3,352 (2026) across 45.4 km², or 73.8 people per km². It ranks 503 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,352 residents
- 45.4 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 712 m
Trieben in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Trieben ranks No. 91 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.8% in Trieben, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,005 € in Trieben, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,052 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,361 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gaishorn am See, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liezen (8,081 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,208 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Trieben over time
Trieben had 3,406 residents in 2016 and 3,352 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,329 |
| 2022 | 3,344 |
| 2023 | 3,312 |
| 2024 | 3,306 |
| 2025 | 3,297 |
| 2026 | 3,352 |
All indicators for Trieben
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 | Trieben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 605 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Trieben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,599 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 429 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.02 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,901 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Trieben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 172 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 949 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 198 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 901 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 237 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 808 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,862 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 557 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 436 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,005 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 56 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Trieben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,751 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 323 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,245 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 554 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 753 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Trieben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,721 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Trieben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 191 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 904 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 558 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Trieben | 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) | 5.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,919 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Trieben
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.5% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services11.5% ×1.6
- Health and social work11.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Trieben
Where is Trieben?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trieben?
Trieben has 3,352 residents (2026), ranking 503 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Trieben?
Trieben covers 45.4 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Trieben growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Trieben went from 3,406 to 3,352, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Trieben?
Trieben is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.486, longitude 14.486.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Trieben?
In Trieben, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.8% (2024), ranking 1,919 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Trieben?
In Trieben, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,005 € (2019), ranking 56 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Trieben?
In Trieben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,052 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Trieben?
The nearest to Trieben are Gaishorn am See (4.5 km), Hohentauern (5.8 km), Admont (9.8 km), Rottenmann (11 km), Wald am Schoberpaß (14 km).