Wildon: population and statistics
Wildon has a population of 5,802 (2026) across 32.7 km², or 178 people per km². It ranks 214 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,802 residents
- 32.7 km²
- 178 people/km²
- 375 m
Wildon in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Wildon ranks No. 42 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 28° generates about 1,011 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,578 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lebring-Sankt Margarethen, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kalsdorf bei Graz (9,265 residents), 9.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,044 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wildon over time
Wildon had 5,363 residents in 2016 and 5,802 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,538 |
| 2022 | 5,589 |
| 2023 | 5,738 |
| 2024 | 5,749 |
| 2025 | 5,745 |
| 2026 | 5,802 |
All indicators for Wildon
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 | Wildon | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,170 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,187 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wildon | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,459 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 226 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wildon | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 458 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 217 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 514 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 219 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.5 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,070 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 629 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 207 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 654 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 379 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 858 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,879 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 697 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wildon | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,371 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,004 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 331 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 867 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wildon | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 459 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wildon | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 310 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,656 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 208 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wildon | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,368 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 792 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wildon
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.1% ×1.2
- Construction10.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work9.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Wildon
Where is Wildon?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wildon?
Wildon has 5,802 residents (2026), ranking 214 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wildon?
Wildon covers 32.7 km², with a density of 178 people per km².
Is the population of Wildon growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wildon went from 5,363 to 5,802, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Wildon?
Wildon is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.887, longitude 15.514.
Families: what is the figure for Wildon?
In Wildon, “Families” stands at 1,656 (2024), ranking 208 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Wildon?
In Wildon, “Enterprises” stands at 458 (2024), ranking 217 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wildon?
In Wildon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 28° produces about 1,011 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wildon?
The nearest to Wildon are Lebring-Sankt Margarethen (2.8 km), Allerheiligen bei Wildon (4.3 km), Werndorf (4.6 km), Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing (5.0 km), Hengsberg (5.3 km).