Weißkirchen in Steiermark: population and statistics
Weißkirchen in Steiermark has a population of 4,732 (2026) across 149.7 km², or 31.6 people per km². It ranks 306 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,732 residents
- 149.7 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 688 m
Weißkirchen in Steiermark in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Weißkirchen in Steiermark ranks No. 58 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.2% in Weißkirchen in Steiermark, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 247 € in Weißkirchen in Steiermark, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,247 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,969 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zeltweg, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Judenburg (9,441 residents), 6.3 km away.
Population of Weißkirchen in Steiermark over time
Weißkirchen in Steiermark had 4,855 residents in 2016 and 4,732 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,787 |
| 2022 | 4,847 |
| 2023 | 4,825 |
| 2024 | 4,801 |
| 2025 | 4,755 |
| 2026 | 4,732 |
All indicators for Weißkirchen in Steiermark
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 | Weißkirchen in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 487 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 379 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weißkirchen in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,931 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 320 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weißkirchen in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 384 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 316 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 413 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 351 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,171 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 410 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 420 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) | 290 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,221 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 247 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,828 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weißkirchen in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,333 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 516 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,189 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weißkirchen in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,154 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weißkirchen in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,432 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 273 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weißkirchen in Steiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 93 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,010 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weißkirchen in Steiermark
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.4% ×1.3
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.9% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Weißkirchen in Steiermark
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weißkirchen in Steiermark?
Weißkirchen in Steiermark has 4,732 residents (2026), ranking 306 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weißkirchen in Steiermark?
Weißkirchen in Steiermark covers 149.7 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Weißkirchen in Steiermark growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weißkirchen in Steiermark went from 4,855 to 4,732, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Weißkirchen in Steiermark?
Weißkirchen in Steiermark is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.154, longitude 14.739.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Weißkirchen in Steiermark?
In Weißkirchen in Steiermark, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.2% (2024), ranking 93 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Weißkirchen in Steiermark?
In Weißkirchen in Steiermark, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 247 € (2019), ranking 1,828 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weißkirchen in Steiermark?
In Weißkirchen in Steiermark, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,247 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weißkirchen in Steiermark?
The nearest to Weißkirchen in Steiermark are Zeltweg (4.2 km), Judenburg (6.3 km), Lobmingtal (6.3 km), Fohnsdorf (7.5 km), Spielberg (7.8 km).