Vasoldsberg: population and statistics
Vasoldsberg has a population of 4,858 (2026) across 28.1 km², or 173 people per km². It ranks 300 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,858 residents
- 28.1 km²
- 173 people/km²
- 359 m
Vasoldsberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Vasoldsberg ranks No. 56 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 17.4% in Vasoldsberg, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,936 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Empersdorf, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kalsdorf bei Graz (9,265 residents), 7.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,840 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vasoldsberg over time
Vasoldsberg had 4,453 residents in 2016 and 4,858 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,643 |
| 2022 | 4,731 |
| 2023 | 4,765 |
| 2024 | 4,789 |
| 2025 | 4,789 |
| 2026 | 4,858 |
All indicators for Vasoldsberg
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 | Vasoldsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 584 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 572 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vasoldsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,859 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 342 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vasoldsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 373 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 333 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 397 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 370 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,331 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 491 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 317 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 880 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 189 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,706 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 833 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,429 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vasoldsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,145 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 602 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,418 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vasoldsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 486 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Vasoldsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,214 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,451 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 267 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Vasoldsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,511 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 197 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Vasoldsberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work16.0% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Vasoldsberg
Where is Vasoldsberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vasoldsberg?
Vasoldsberg has 4,858 residents (2026), ranking 300 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Vasoldsberg?
Vasoldsberg covers 28.1 km², with a density of 173 people per km².
Is the population of Vasoldsberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vasoldsberg went from 4,453 to 4,858, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Vasoldsberg?
Vasoldsberg is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.013, longitude 15.556.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Vasoldsberg?
In Vasoldsberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 17.4% (2024), ranking 197 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Families: what is the figure for Vasoldsberg?
In Vasoldsberg, “Families” stands at 1,451 (2024), ranking 267 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vasoldsberg?
In Vasoldsberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vasoldsberg?
The nearest to Vasoldsberg are Empersdorf (3.9 km), Hausmannstätten (4.4 km), Hart bei Graz (4.5 km), Raaba-Grambach (4.8 km), Gössendorf (5.6 km).