Zeltweg: population and statistics
Zeltweg has a population of 7,055 (2026) across 8.7 km², or 810 people per km². It ranks 164 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,055 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 810 people/km²
- 666 m
Zeltweg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Zeltweg ranks No. 30 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 70.2% in Zeltweg, compared with an average of 74.9% in Styria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,204 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,220 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Spielberg, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Knittelfeld (12,792 residents), 6.5 km away.
Population of Zeltweg over time
Zeltweg had 7,407 residents in 2016 and 7,055 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,039 |
| 2022 | 6,962 |
| 2023 | 7,114 |
| 2024 | 7,076 |
| 2025 | 6,993 |
| 2026 | 7,055 |
All indicators for Zeltweg
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 | Zeltweg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 464 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 605 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zeltweg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,569 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 131 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.93 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,961 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zeltweg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 344 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 380 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 452 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 296 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,829 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 517 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 298 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,804 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 737 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 225 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,342 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,050 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zeltweg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 97 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,952 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 125 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 70.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 164 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zeltweg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,449 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zeltweg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 265 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,932 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 168 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zeltweg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,763 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zeltweg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities13.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Zeltweg
Where is Zeltweg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zeltweg?
Zeltweg has 7,055 residents (2026), ranking 164 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zeltweg?
Zeltweg covers 8.7 km², with a density of 810 people per km².
Is the population of Zeltweg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zeltweg went from 7,407 to 7,055, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Zeltweg?
Zeltweg is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.191, longitude 14.751.
Average household size: what is the figure for Zeltweg?
In Zeltweg, “Average household size” stands at 1.93 persons (2024), ranking 1,961 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Zeltweg?
In Zeltweg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 70.2% (2024), ranking 1,877 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zeltweg?
In Zeltweg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,204 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zeltweg?
The nearest to Zeltweg are Spielberg (3.8 km), Weißkirchen in Steiermark (4.2 km), Lobmingtal (4.4 km), Fohnsdorf (5.8 km), Knittelfeld (6.5 km).