Wildalpen: population and statistics
Wildalpen has a population of 431 (2026) across 203.0 km², or 2.1 people per km². It ranks 2,015 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 431 residents
- 203.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 814 m
Wildalpen in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Wildalpen ranks No. 283 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 21.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 899 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,431 football pitches.
- Its population density is 52.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eisenerz (3,280 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,596 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wildalpen over time
Wildalpen had 480 residents in 2016 and 431 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 447 |
| 2022 | 438 |
| 2023 | 437 |
| 2024 | 434 |
| 2025 | 432 |
| 2026 | 431 |
All indicators for Wildalpen
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 | Wildalpen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 36.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 56.9 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Wildalpen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 213 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,976 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.00 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wildalpen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 39 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,994 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,964 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 65 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,864 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 150.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 448 € | 543 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,378 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Wildalpen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 144 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,891 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.7 | 52.8 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wildalpen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 50.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Wildalpen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 130 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,004 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wildalpen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Wildalpen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services21.5% ×2.9
- Health and social work21.5% ×2.2
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.6% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.1% ×2.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wildalpen
Where is Wildalpen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wildalpen?
Wildalpen has 431 residents (2026), ranking 2,015 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wildalpen?
Wildalpen covers 203.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Wildalpen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wildalpen went from 480 to 431, a change of −10.2%.
Where is Wildalpen?
Wildalpen is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.650, longitude 14.983.
Families: what is the figure for Wildalpen?
In Wildalpen, “Families” stands at 130 (2024), ranking 2,004 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Wildalpen?
In Wildalpen, “Enterprises” stands at 39 (2024), ranking 1,994 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wildalpen?
In Wildalpen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 899 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wildalpen?
The nearest to Wildalpen are Eisenerz (13 km), Tragöß-Sankt Katharein (18 km), Vordernberg (18 km), Landl (18 km), Göstling an der Ybbs (19 km).