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Styria in Numbers Styria in Numbers www.statistik.steiermark.at STYRIA IN NUMBERS │LEGAL NOTICE STYRIA IN NUMBERS │TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Foreword . 5 Population . 7 Area and Structures . 13 Culture and Leisure . 19 Historical Styria . 22 Education . 25 Economy and Job Market . 29 Transport . 37 Legal Notice: Office of the Styrian provincial Government Section 17 State and Regional Development Department Statistics and Geoinformation Trauttmansdorffgasse 2, 8010 Graz www.statistik.steiermark.at Layout and Graphic Design: Department of Communication Data Sources: Statistik Austria, AMS, Joanneum Research, Regionalmanagements Data Status: January 2018 2 3 STYRIA IN NUMBERS │FOREWORD Fotoatelier Robert Frankl © Dear Readers, The province of Styria is beautiful and diverse . Be it her natural beauty, the economy, culture, sports, science or her vibrant club organizations, Styria offers so much in every aspect . This brochure, “Styria in Numbers”, sums up this variety in numbers, giving a precise overview . Things are going very well at present . During the past two years, about 1 .5 billion Euros have been invested in creating more affordable living; both public trans­ portation and the digital highway have been expanded in the region; the quality of health care continues to rise, and unemployment has dropped . Regional development projects are supported through­ out Styria — more than 400 and counting . We are de­ veloping these places with an eye on the future . I hope you enjoy reading about us . I would like to thank all those who worked on this project, as well as to ex­ press my gratitude to our partners who are committed to an ever­ thriving Styria! Sincerely, Mag. Michael Schickhofer Vice­Governor of Styria GETTYIMAGES/PETER HOWELL © 5 POPULATION STYRIA IN NUMBERS STEIERMARK TOURISMUS | TOM LAMM IKARUS.CC © 7 STYRIA IN NUMBERS │POPULATION STYRIA IN NUMBERS │POPULATION Population Natural Population Changes 2016 (1. 1. 2017) 627,019 610,279 -1,097 Women Men Difference 50.7 % 49.3 % 11,214 12,311 1,237,298 Births Deaths Age Groups Life Expectancy 2016 (1. 1. 2017) 84.3 years 79.4 years 18.3 % 61.8 % Women Men under 20 to 20 years 65 years Population of Styria According 19.9 % to Nationality Top 10 65 years and older Austria 89.8 % Romania 1.4 % Population Changes Germany 1.2 % Croatia 1.1 % Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.9 % Hungary 0.6 % + 2.9 % + 0.4 % Turkey 0.6 % + 34,815 + 5,286 Afghanistan 0.5 % 2007 –2017 2016 –2017 Slovenia 0.4 % Russia 0.3 % (as of: 1. JAN. 2017) 8 9 STYRIA IN NUMBERS │POPULATION STYRIA IN NUMBERS │POPULATION As of 01 JAN . 2017, there are 161 different nationalities Population Changes living in Styria in the Regions of Styria Fewer than five persons come from the countries of: Leval as of Seychelles Panama Change 07–17 1. 1. 2017 Liezen 80,011 ­2 .2 % Tanzania Bahamas Upper Styria East 160,777 ­5 .0 % Mauritius Upper Styria West 101,006 ­4 .8 % East Styria 180,299 +1 .3 % Migration 2016 Southeast Styria 86,044 ­2 .2 % Southwest Styria 142,556 +1 .9 % Central Styria 486,605 +10 .7 % 25,358 31,673 Emigration Immigration Styria 1,237,298 +2.9 % 6,315 Balance Most Popular First Names 2016 Net Migration by Nationality Top 3 – 2007–2016 Girls Boys 1. Anna 1. Tobias 2. Marie 2. Paul 1 3. Emma 3. Jonas Romania 2 10,696 3 Germany Afghanistan 5,728 5,341 10 11 AREA & STRUCTURES STYRIA IN NUMBERS Ennstal/Dachstein STEIERMARK TOURISMUS/HERBERT RAFFALT © 13 STYRIA IN NUMBERS │AREA AND STRUCTURES STYRIA IN NUMBERS │AREA AND STRUCTURES Area Plabutsch Tunnel 10,085 m Longest 2­lane Tunnel in Austria 16,439.8 km2 175 m Area of Styria Highest Structure: Chimney of the Gas and 76.0 % Steam Power Station, Mellach 58.0 % Forest Mountains 110 m 31.9 % Highest Building: Herz­Jesu­Church in Graz Area of Permanent Settlement 3,315 km² Largest Region: Lowest Point 200 m above Liezen sea level, the river Mur east of Bad Radkersburg Smallest Region: Lowest Municipality Southeast Styria Bad Radkersburg 1,007 km² 14 15 STYRIA IN NUMBERS │AREA AND STRUCTURES STYRIA IN NUMBERS │AREA AND STRUCTURES 300.6 km Population Density (in Styria) 2 Longest River: Mur (Inhabitants per km ) Liezen Upper Styria East 24 50 East Styria 78 4.3 km² Largest Lake: Grundlsee 2,995 m 32 Upper Styria West Hoher Dachstein 257 Central Styria 85 Southeast Styria Highest Summit 90 Southwest Styria 788 Styria Total 75 Summits over 2,000 Meters 16 17 CULTURE AND LEISURE Styria in Numbers Graz/Styrian Armoury STEIERMARK TOURISMUS | HARRY SCHIFFER © 19 STYRIA IN NUMBERS │CULTURE AND LEISURE STYRIA IN NUMBERS │CULTURE AND LEISURE CULTURE AND LEISURE 75 Cinema Halls 74 Visitors of the Theaterholding 2015 2016 463,570 Graz/Styria GmbH 511,996 2015/16 2016/17 2,108,400 Cinema Visits 1,922,036 1,322 Performances 1,423 (incl . guest productions) Number of Clubs (as of January) Changes 2016 2017 2015 2016 Region in % Visitors of Steirische Herbst 52,363 64,669 Liezen 1,315 1,304 ­0 .8 Visitors of Styriarte 29,179 32,645 Upper Styria East 2,567 2,472 ­3 .7 Visitors of Universalmuseum 529,571 610,373 Upper Styria West 1,504 1,481 ­1 .5 of that: East Styria 2,688 2,678 +0 .4 Eggenberg Castle, Castle Park 194,305 220,235 Southeast Styria 1,341 1,363 +1 .6 Kunsthaus Graz 64,905 75,739 Southwest Styria 2,065 2,067 +0 .1 Styrian Armoury 44,152 44,065 Central Styria 6,247 6,345 +1 .6 Museum of Natural History 30,114 32,046 Styria 17,707 17,710 ±0.0 20 21 STYRIAN HISTORY STYRIAN HISTORY Alpine Ski World Championship in 15 B.C.: Schladming Noricum becomes part of the Roman Empire Graz is Cultural 2013 Capital of Europe 2003 70 A.D. First Formula 1 race Flavia Solva receives 970 First official at the Österreichring city privileges mention of the “Mark on the Mur” in Spielberg 1982 1970 Alpine Ski World The princes of 1056 Championship in Traungau from Steyr Schladming and gain control (Name 1160 Panther appears on Haus in Ennstal changes to Styria) Styrian anthem, 1929 the Styrian “Hoch vom Dachstein an” coat-of-arms 1919 Separation of Styria becomes Lower Styria 1180 a Dukedom The first horse-drawn 1878 tramline opens in Graz 1186 Georgenberger Unification Treaty Styria, Austria 1854 Opening of the The Styrian Duke Friedrich 1440 Semmering Railway is crowned Holy Roman- German King (Friedrich III.) Construction begins on the 1837 1811 Founding of the From 1470 Franzenhütte steelworks Founding of the Joanneum Beginning of Turkish invasions in Donawitz Graz University, Re-Catholicisation 1585 1499 / 1500 Napoleon marches into 1797 The famous double-spiral Styria; peace negotiations staircase is built in the Graz Castle in Leoben 1647 1619 The Styrian Duke Ferdinand, who resided Armoury in Graz, is crowned Holy is finished Roman-German Emperor EDUCATION Styria in Numbers E+ | BRAUNS © 25 STYRIA IN NUMBERS │EDUCATION STYRIA IN NUMBERS │EDUCATION Education School Year 2016/17 Childs Winter Semester 2016/17 Day Childcare 3,551 Kindergartens 29,221 Mixed­age Child Care Facilities 480 Students % Day Nurseries 2,489 University of Graz 30,135 47.8 % Medical University of Graz 3,724 5.9 % Technical University Graz 15,918 25.3 % Child Care Participation Rates Montan University Leoben 3,918 6.2 % 0–2­year­old Children 14 .2 % University of Music and 1,930 3.1 % 3–5­year­old Children 86 .7 % Performing Arts Graz 6–9­year­old Children 5 .3 % Universities of Applied Sciences 5,524 8.8 % (“Fachhochschulen”) Teacher Training College 1,889 3.0 % Total 63,038 100 % Highest Educational Attainment 2015 (from age 15)* Men Women School Year 2016/17 Compulsory School 19 .9 % 31 .0 % Apprenticeship 43 .8 % 26 .9 % Pupils Intermediate Technical and 11 .1 % 16 .9 % Elementary Schools 43,986 Vocatinal School (BMS) Lower Secondary Schools/ General Secondary School (AHS) 5 .4 % 5 .7 % 28,846 New Secondary Schools Higher Technical and Vocational 8 .6 % 8 .0 % Special Schools 665 College (BHS, incl . College) Pre­Vocational year 1,929 University, University of Applied 11 .2 % 11 .6 % General Secondary Schools 28,493 Sciences, Post­Secondary College Vocational Schools for Apprentices 16,616 Intermediate Technical and 5,106 Compulsory School Apprenticeship BMS AHS BHS University, University of Applied Sciences, Vocational Schools (incl . College) Post­Secondary College Higher Technical and Vocational Colleges 18,383 National Sports Academy 870 Women 31.0%10% 26.9% 16.9% 5.7% 8.0% 11.6% Health Care Schools 3,793 Other Schools 2,084 Men 19.9% 43.8% 11.1% 5.4% 8.6% 11.2% Total 150,771 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% *according to required Labour Statistics Data as of 31 .10 .2015 26 27 ECONOMY & JOB MARKET Styria in Numbers E+ | PEOPLE IMAGES © 29 STYRIA IN NUMBERS │ECONOMY & JOB MARKET STYRIA IN NUMBERS │ECONOMY & JOB MARKET Economy and Job Market Gross Value Added 2016 Gross Domestic Product Styria 2016 1.9 % Agriculture & Forestry Styria: 43.5 billion EUR (Primary Sector) EUR/per capita: 35,800 33.2 % Austria: 353.3 billion EUR Industry, Energy, Construc­ EUR/Kopf: 40,400 tion (Secondary Sector) With a population share of 14,1 %, Styria generates exactly 12,6 % of Austria’s GDP . 64.9 % Services (Tertiary Sector) Gross Regional Product per capita according to NUTS 3­Region 2015 Start­Ups (in EUR) From 2015 to 2016 the number of Start­Ups in Styria rises +9.2 % (Austria +5.7 %) . Graz 45,600 Liezen 34,300 Start­Ups 2016 in Styria: 6,244 Eastern Upper Styria 36,200 Eastern Styria 28,100 West­ and Southern Styria 27,100 Research and Development Quota: 5.16 %, Western Upper Styria 28,100 1st Place in Austria FFG­Austrian Research Promotion Agency Total Funding 2016 for Styria: 121 Mio.
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