Weiz: population and statistics
Weiz has a population of 12,212 (2026) across 17.5 km², or 698 people per km². It ranks 67 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,212 residents
- 17.5 km²
- 698 people/km²
- 462 m
Weiz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Weiz ranks No. 10 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,450 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Thannhausen, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Graz (306,971 residents), 22 km away.
Population of Weiz over time
Weiz had 11,431 residents in 2016 and 12,212 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,756 |
| 2022 | 11,791 |
| 2023 | 11,952 |
| 2024 | 11,993 |
| 2025 | 12,116 |
| 2026 | 12,212 |
All indicators for Weiz
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 | Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 652 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 5,910 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 61 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.01 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,908 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 840 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 88 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,092 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 80 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,041 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,147 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 87 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,140 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,112 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 80 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 722 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,517 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 12,307 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 33 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 101.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 46 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 45.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,928 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 224 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,260 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 75 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weiz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,608 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 564 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weiz
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 technical12.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.9% ×1.0
- Construction9.4% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Weiz
Where is Weiz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weiz?
Weiz has 12,212 residents (2026), ranking 67 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weiz?
Weiz covers 17.5 km², with a density of 698 people per km².
Is the population of Weiz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weiz went from 11,431 to 12,212, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Weiz?
Weiz is in Styria. It belongs to Weiz (district). Latitude 47.219, longitude 15.625.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Weiz?
In Weiz, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 12,307 (2024), ranking 33 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Private households: what is the figure for Weiz?
In Weiz, “Private households” stands at 5,910 (2024), ranking 61 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weiz?
In Weiz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weiz?
The nearest to Weiz are Thannhausen (2.4 km), Mortantsch (3.7 km), Naas (4.2 km), Gutenberg (4.8 km), Mitterdorf an der Raab (5.4 km).