Trofaiach: population and statistics
Trofaiach has a population of 10,960 (2026) across 143.3 km², or 76.5 people per km². It ranks 82 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,960 residents
- 143.3 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 660 m
Trofaiach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Trofaiach ranks No. 13 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 28.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,203 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,074 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sankt Peter-Freienstein, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leoben (24,455 residents), 8.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,812 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Trofaiach over time
Trofaiach had 11,227 residents in 2016 and 10,960 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,994 |
| 2022 | 10,980 |
| 2023 | 11,003 |
| 2024 | 11,007 |
| 2025 | 11,030 |
| 2026 | 10,960 |
All indicators for Trofaiach
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 | Trofaiach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,672 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 167 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Trofaiach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 5,579 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 67 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.96 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,943 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Trofaiach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 668 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 114 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 755 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 122 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,731 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,015 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 100 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,184 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 228 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,521 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 675 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,556 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Trofaiach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.3% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,460 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 258 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Trofaiach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,252 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Trofaiach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,170 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 79 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Trofaiach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 505 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Trofaiach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work28.2% ×2.8
- Wholesale and retail trade19.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Trofaiach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trofaiach?
Trofaiach has 10,960 residents (2026), ranking 82 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Trofaiach?
Trofaiach covers 143.3 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Trofaiach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Trofaiach went from 11,227 to 10,960, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Trofaiach?
Trofaiach is in Styria. It belongs to Leoben (district). Latitude 47.426, longitude 15.007.
Average household size: what is the figure for Trofaiach?
In Trofaiach, “Average household size” stands at 1.96 persons (2024), ranking 1,943 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Families: what is the figure for Trofaiach?
In Trofaiach, “Families” stands at 3,170 (2024), ranking 79 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Trofaiach?
In Trofaiach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,203 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Trofaiach?
The nearest to Trofaiach are Sankt Peter-Freienstein (3.6 km), Traboch (5.6 km), Vordernberg (7.0 km), Leoben (8.4 km), Kammern im Liesingtal (8.7 km).