Waldbach-Mönichwald: population and statistics
Waldbach-Mönichwald has a population of 1,379 (2026) across 54.0 km², or 25.5 people per km². It ranks 1,379 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,379 residents
- 54.0 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 574 m
Waldbach-Mönichwald in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Waldbach-Mönichwald ranks No. 231 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.5% in Waldbach-Mönichwald, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.5% in Waldbach-Mönichwald, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 1,027 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,563 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vorau (4,569 residents), 4.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,108 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Waldbach-Mönichwald over time
Waldbach-Mönichwald had 1,540 residents in 2016 and 1,379 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,461 |
| 2022 | 1,435 |
| 2023 | 1,406 |
| 2024 | 1,390 |
| 2025 | 1,386 |
| 2026 | 1,379 |
All indicators for Waldbach-Mönichwald
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 | Waldbach-Mönichwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,918 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 131 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 203 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waldbach-Mönichwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 532 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,449 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waldbach-Mönichwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 170 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 960 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 184 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 974 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 133.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 136 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 143 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,295 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 790 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 171 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,809 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,974 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 655 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waldbach-Mönichwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 479 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,213 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 877 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waldbach-Mönichwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,658 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waldbach-Mönichwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 417 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,347 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waldbach-Mönichwald | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,849 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waldbach-Mönichwald
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.7% ×0.9
- Health and social work20.7% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services13.6% ×1.8
- Construction10.7% ×1.6
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.3% ×3.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Waldbach-Mönichwald
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waldbach-Mönichwald?
Waldbach-Mönichwald has 1,379 residents (2026), ranking 1,379 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waldbach-Mönichwald?
Waldbach-Mönichwald covers 54.0 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Waldbach-Mönichwald growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waldbach-Mönichwald went from 1,540 to 1,379, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Waldbach-Mönichwald?
Waldbach-Mönichwald is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.447, longitude 15.883.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Waldbach-Mönichwald?
In Waldbach-Mönichwald, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.5% (2026), ranking 1,918 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Waldbach-Mönichwald?
In Waldbach-Mönichwald, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.5% (2024), ranking 1,877 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waldbach-Mönichwald?
In Waldbach-Mönichwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 1,027 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waldbach-Mönichwald?
The nearest to Waldbach-Mönichwald are Vorau (4.7 km), Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel (5.4 km), Sankt Jakob im Walde (7.6 km), Wenigzell (7.6 km), Rohrbach an der Lafnitz (11 km).