Wies: population and statistics
Wies has a population of 4,264 (2026) across 76.6 km², or 55.7 people per km². It ranks 354 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,264 residents
- 76.6 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 335 m
Wies in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Wies ranks No. 68 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.5% in Wies, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.9% in Wies, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,211 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,731 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pölfing-Brunn, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Deutschlandsberg (11,675 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,844 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wies over time
Wies had 4,417 residents in 2016 and 4,264 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,289 |
| 2022 | 4,252 |
| 2023 | 4,283 |
| 2024 | 4,286 |
| 2025 | 4,297 |
| 2026 | 4,264 |
All indicators for Wies
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 | Wies | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,809 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 225 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 231 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wies | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,777 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 363 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wies | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 393 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 301 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 437 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 316 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 655 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 471 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 339 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 609 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 328 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,059 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,641 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 375 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wies | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,605 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,890 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 356 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 565 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wies | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,514 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wies | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,476 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,268 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 331 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wies | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wies
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.9% ×1.1
- Construction11.7% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Wies
Where is Wies?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wies?
Wies has 4,264 residents (2026), ranking 354 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wies?
Wies covers 76.6 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Wies growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wies went from 4,417 to 4,264, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Wies?
Wies is in Styria. It belongs to Deutschlandsberg (district). Latitude 46.720, longitude 15.272.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Wies?
In Wies, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.5% (2026), ranking 1,809 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Wies?
In Wies, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.9% (2024), ranking 1,801 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wies?
In Wies, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,211 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wies?
The nearest to Wies are Pölfing-Brunn (2.1 km), Sankt Martin im Sulmtal (3.9 km), Eibiswald (4.2 km), Sankt Peter im Sulmtal (4.5 km), Oberhaag (5.9 km).