Übelbach: population and statistics
Übelbach has a population of 2,067 (2026) across 94.7 km², or 21.8 people per km². It ranks 932 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,067 residents
- 94.7 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 579 m
Übelbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Übelbach ranks No. 166 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.6% in Übelbach, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 26.3% in Übelbach, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,262 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Deutschfeistritz (4,451 residents), 8.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Übelbach over time
Übelbach had 2,006 residents in 2016 and 2,067 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,051 |
| 2022 | 2,084 |
| 2023 | 2,093 |
| 2024 | 2,075 |
| 2025 | 2,068 |
| 2026 | 2,067 |
All indicators for Übelbach
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 | Übelbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 307 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Übelbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 907 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 883 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Übelbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 182 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 880 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 202 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 887 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 216 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 909 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 764 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 474 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 599 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,068 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 600 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Übelbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 801 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 836 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 721 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Übelbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,359 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Übelbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 602 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 936 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Übelbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 246 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Übelbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work10.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.2
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Übelbach
Where is Übelbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Übelbach?
Übelbach has 2,067 residents (2026), ranking 932 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Übelbach?
Übelbach covers 94.7 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Übelbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Übelbach went from 2,006 to 2,067, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Übelbach?
Übelbach is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.226, longitude 15.235.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Übelbach?
In Übelbach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.6% (2024), ranking 246 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Übelbach?
In Übelbach, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 26.3% (2026), ranking 307 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Übelbach?
In Übelbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Übelbach?
The nearest to Übelbach are Deutschfeistritz (8.3 km), Frohnleiten (8.3 km), Peggau (8.6 km), Semriach (13 km), Gratkorn (13 km).