Wörschach: population and statistics
Wörschach has a population of 1,218 (2026) across 42.9 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 1,519 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,218 residents
- 42.9 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 650 m
Wörschach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Wörschach ranks No. 254 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,187 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,003 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aigen im Ennstal (2,756 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,748 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wörschach over time
Wörschach had 1,120 residents in 2016 and 1,218 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,161 |
| 2022 | 1,150 |
| 2023 | 1,174 |
| 2024 | 1,187 |
| 2025 | 1,226 |
| 2026 | 1,218 |
All indicators for Wörschach
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 | Wörschach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wörschach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 558 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,409 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wörschach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 81 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,696 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 92 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,684 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,560 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 100 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,651 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) | 255 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,383 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 601 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,613 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wörschach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 315 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,485 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,289 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wörschach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 792 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wörschach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 354 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,525 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wörschach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 485 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 722 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wörschach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services11.0% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Wörschach
Where is Wörschach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wörschach?
Wörschach has 1,218 residents (2026), ranking 1,519 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wörschach?
Wörschach covers 42.9 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Wörschach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wörschach went from 1,120 to 1,218, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Wörschach?
Wörschach is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.552, longitude 14.147.
Average household size: what is the figure for Wörschach?
In Wörschach, “Average household size” stands at 2.17 persons (2024), ranking 1,632 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Wörschach?
In Wörschach, “Enterprises” stands at 81 (2024), ranking 1,696 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wörschach?
In Wörschach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,187 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wörschach?
The nearest to Wörschach are Aigen im Ennstal (3.5 km), Stainach-Pürgg (4.1 km), Liezen (6.7 km), Lassing (9.1 km), Irdning-Donnersbachtal (9.9 km).