Vorau: population and statistics
Vorau has a population of 4,569 (2026) across 81.3 km², or 56.2 people per km². It ranks 319 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,569 residents
- 81.3 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 649 m
Vorau in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Vorau ranks No. 60 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.9% in Vorau, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 56.7% in Vorau, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% 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 1,172 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,391 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Waldbach-Mönichwald, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberwart (8,130 residents), 27 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,688 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vorau over time
Vorau had 4,781 residents in 2016 and 4,569 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,669 |
| 2022 | 4,650 |
| 2023 | 4,660 |
| 2024 | 4,624 |
| 2025 | 4,591 |
| 2026 | 4,569 |
All indicators for Vorau
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 | Vorau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 330 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 451 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vorau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,710 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 379 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.63 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 164 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vorau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 462 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 214 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 507 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 231 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 417 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 436 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 385 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,082 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 216 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,577 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,908 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 685 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vorau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.3% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,390 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,790 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 371 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 714 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vorau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 56.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,843 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Vorau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,374 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 297 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Vorau | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 331 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Vorau
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 work19.2% ×1.9
- Construction10.9% ×1.6
- Manufacturing9.9% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication3.5% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Vorau
Where is Vorau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vorau?
Vorau has 4,569 residents (2026), ranking 319 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Vorau?
Vorau covers 81.3 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Vorau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vorau went from 4,781 to 4,569, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Vorau?
Vorau is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.406, longitude 15.888.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Vorau?
In Vorau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.9% (2024), ranking 1,815 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Vorau?
In Vorau, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 56.7% (2024), ranking 1,843 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vorau?
In Vorau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,172 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vorau?
The nearest to Vorau are Waldbach-Mönichwald (4.7 km), Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel (6.4 km), Wenigzell (8.0 km), Rohrbach an der Lafnitz (8.3 km), Dechantskirchen (9.8 km).