Voitsberg: population and statistics
Voitsberg has a population of 9,517 (2026) across 28.6 km², or 332 people per km². It ranks 100 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,517 residents
- 28.6 km²
- 332 people/km²
- 395 m
Voitsberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Voitsberg ranks No. 16 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,201 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,011 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rosental an der Kainach, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Graz (306,971 residents), 22 km away.
Population of Voitsberg over time
Voitsberg had 9,473 residents in 2016 and 9,517 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,391 |
| 2022 | 9,455 |
| 2023 | 9,538 |
| 2024 | 9,617 |
| 2025 | 9,547 |
| 2026 | 9,517 |
All indicators for Voitsberg
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 | Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,841 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 282 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 364 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,514 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 93 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.03 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 642 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 121 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 786 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 116 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,350 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 938 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 114 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 976 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 498 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 545 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 791 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,467 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,881 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 123 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,251 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 113 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 55.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 314 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,709 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 725 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,585 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 104 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Voitsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,219 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Voitsberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work13.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities10.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Voitsberg
Where is Voitsberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Voitsberg?
Voitsberg has 9,517 residents (2026), ranking 100 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Voitsberg?
Voitsberg covers 28.6 km², with a density of 332 people per km².
Is the population of Voitsberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Voitsberg went from 9,473 to 9,517, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Voitsberg?
Voitsberg is in Styria. It belongs to Voitsberg (district). Latitude 47.048, longitude 15.150.
Private households: what is the figure for Voitsberg?
In Voitsberg, “Private households” stands at 4,514 (2024), ranking 93 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Voitsberg?
In Voitsberg, “Families” stands at 2,585 (2024), ranking 104 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Voitsberg?
In Voitsberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,201 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Voitsberg?
The nearest to Voitsberg are Rosental an der Kainach (2.8 km), Bärnbach (3.1 km), Köflach (5.0 km), Stallhofen (5.0 km), Sankt Martin am Wöllmißberg (5.4 km).