Vordernberg: population and statistics
Vordernberg has a population of 923 (2026) across 27.8 km², or 33.2 people per km². It ranks 1,728 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 923 residents
- 27.8 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 822 m
Vordernberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Vordernberg ranks No. 269 by population.
Share of people under 15: 7.6% in Vordernberg, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,084 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,895 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tragöß-Sankt Katharein (1,790 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,336 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vordernberg over time
Vordernberg had 1,040 residents in 2016 and 923 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 953 |
| 2022 | 889 |
| 2023 | 953 |
| 2024 | 923 |
| 2025 | 945 |
| 2026 | 923 |
All indicators for Vordernberg
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 | Vordernberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 7.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,980 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 25 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 55.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 17 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vordernberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 463 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,586 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.82 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,979 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vordernberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 73 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,770 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,712 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 872 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 123 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,457 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 133.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 224 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 230 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,511 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,210 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 543 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vordernberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 62.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,971 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 320 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,473 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 890 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vordernberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,300 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Vordernberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 261 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 247 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,778 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Vordernberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,898 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Vordernberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services24.6% ×3.3
- Administrative and support services10.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Construction5.7% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.7% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.9% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.3% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Vordernberg
Where is Vordernberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vordernberg?
Vordernberg has 923 residents (2026), ranking 1,728 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Vordernberg?
Vordernberg covers 27.8 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Vordernberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vordernberg went from 1,040 to 923, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Vordernberg?
Vordernberg is in Styria. It belongs to Leoben (district). Latitude 47.488, longitude 14.993.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Vordernberg?
In Vordernberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 7.6% (2026), ranking 1,980 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Vordernberg?
In Vordernberg, “Average household size” stands at 1.82 persons (2024), ranking 1,979 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vordernberg?
In Vordernberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,084 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vordernberg?
The nearest to Vordernberg are Tragöß-Sankt Katharein (5.7 km), Trofaiach (7.0 km), Sankt Peter-Freienstein (10 km), Eisenerz (11 km), Traboch (12 km).