Wagna: population and statistics
Wagna has a population of 6,613 (2026) across 13.0 km², or 508 people per km². It ranks 182 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,613 residents
- 13.0 km²
- 508 people/km²
- 268 m
Wagna in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Wagna ranks No. 34 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 7.3% in Wagna, compared with an average of 5.3% in Styria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,824 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leibnitz (13,441 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wagna over time
Wagna had 5,538 residents in 2016 and 6,613 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,349 |
| 2022 | 6,465 |
| 2023 | 6,475 |
| 2024 | 6,525 |
| 2025 | 6,524 |
| 2026 | 6,613 |
All indicators for Wagna
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 | Wagna | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wagna | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,081 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 162 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wagna | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 380 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 323 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 432 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 321 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,804 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 573 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 241 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,407 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 305 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,158 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,456 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 961 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wagna | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,663 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 107 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,357 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 265 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 824 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wagna | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 335 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wagna | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 280 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,851 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 183 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wagna | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wagna
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work11.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.2
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Wagna
Where is Wagna?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wagna?
Wagna has 6,613 residents (2026), ranking 182 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wagna?
Wagna covers 13.0 km², with a density of 508 people per km².
Is the population of Wagna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wagna went from 5,538 to 6,613, a change of +19.4%.
Where is Wagna?
Wagna is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.768, longitude 15.558.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Wagna?
In Wagna, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 7.3% (2024), ranking 107 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Private households: what is the figure for Wagna?
In Wagna, “Private households” stands at 3,081 (2024), ranking 162 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wagna?
In Wagna, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wagna?
The nearest to Wagna are Leibnitz (2.0 km), Gabersdorf (2.7 km), Gralla (4.9 km), Ehrenhausen an der Weinstraße (5.0 km), Gamlitz (5.3 km).