Werndorf: population and statistics
Werndorf has a population of 2,973 (2026) across 6.2 km², or 476 people per km². It ranks 604 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +30.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,973 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 476 people/km²
- 309 m
Werndorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Werndorf ranks No. 111 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 88.7% in Werndorf, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.2% in Werndorf, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,220 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 874 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wundschuh, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wildon (5,802 residents), 4.6 km away.
Population of Werndorf over time
Werndorf had 2,277 residents in 2016 and 2,973 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,453 |
| 2022 | 2,554 |
| 2023 | 2,768 |
| 2024 | 2,848 |
| 2025 | 2,956 |
| 2026 | 2,973 |
All indicators for Werndorf
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 | Werndorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 155 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,931 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,936 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Werndorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,215 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 625 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Werndorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 114 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 160 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,106 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,944 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 244 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 778 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,570 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,066 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 89 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 965 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,322 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Werndorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,967 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 338 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 66.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 187 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Werndorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 88.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 22 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Werndorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 168 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 875 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 589 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Werndorf | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Werndorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.1
- Transport and storage7.0% ×3.2
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Werndorf
Where is Werndorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Werndorf?
Werndorf has 2,973 residents (2026), ranking 604 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Werndorf?
Werndorf covers 6.2 km², with a density of 476 people per km².
Is the population of Werndorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Werndorf went from 2,277 to 2,973, a change of +30.6%.
Where is Werndorf?
Werndorf is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 46.921, longitude 15.481.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Werndorf?
In Werndorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 88.7% (2024), ranking 22 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Werndorf?
In Werndorf, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.2% (2026), ranking 1,931 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Werndorf?
In Werndorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,220 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Werndorf?
The nearest to Werndorf are Wundschuh (2.4 km), Wildon (4.6 km), Kalsdorf bei Graz (5.0 km), Allerheiligen bei Wildon (5.6 km), Fernitz-Mellach (6.0 km).