Turnau: population and statistics
Turnau has a population of 1,542 (2026) across 134.3 km², or 11.5 people per km². It ranks 1,262 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,542 residents
- 134.3 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 750 m
Turnau in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Turnau ranks No. 216 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.2% in Turnau, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,496 € in Turnau, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,808 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aflenz (2,394 residents), 4.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Turnau over time
Turnau had 1,524 residents in 2016 and 1,542 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,592 |
| 2022 | 1,571 |
| 2023 | 1,556 |
| 2024 | 1,538 |
| 2025 | 1,553 |
| 2026 | 1,542 |
All indicators for Turnau
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 | Turnau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 185 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 276 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turnau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 658 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,224 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turnau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 133 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,210 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 147 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,213 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 862 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 157 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,210 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 856 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 214 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,586 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,496 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 174 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turnau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 392 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,349 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,324 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Turnau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,482 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Turnau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 446 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,263 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Turnau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Turnau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services17.8% ×2.4
- Other service activities12.7% ×1.5
- Manufacturing8.9% ×1.5
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.6
- Construction5.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.5% ×0.6
- Finance and insurance3.8% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Turnau
Where is Turnau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turnau?
Turnau has 1,542 residents (2026), ranking 1,262 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Turnau?
Turnau covers 134.3 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Turnau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Turnau went from 1,524 to 1,542, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Turnau?
Turnau is in Styria. It belongs to Bruck-Mürzzuschlag (district). Latitude 47.558, longitude 15.338.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Turnau?
In Turnau, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.2% (2024), ranking 177 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Turnau?
In Turnau, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,496 € (2019), ranking 174 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Turnau?
In Turnau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Turnau?
The nearest to Turnau are Aflenz (4.9 km), Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal (9.0 km), Sankt Marein im Mürztal (9.6 km), Thörl (10.0 km), Kindberg (10 km).