Graz Population 2026
Graz has a population of 303,270, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇦🇹 Austria, located in Styria. Roughly 3.3% of Austria's population lives here. It is about 5.6× smaller than Vienna, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
303,270
Rank in Austria
#2
Coordinates
47.07°N, 15.44°E
~362 m elevation · Europe/Vienna
Distance to capital (Vienna)
145 km
90 miles, straight line
Cities near Graz
- Wolfsberg25,035 people · ~52 km away
- Eisenzicken54,353 people · ~66 km away
- Klagenfurt am Wörthersee100,316 people · ~99 km away
- Wiener Neustadt44,820 people · ~101 km away
- Baden26,286 people · ~120 km away
- Amstetten15,559 people · ~125 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Graz?
Graz has a population of 303,270 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Austria.
What region is Graz in?
Graz is located in Styria, Austria.
Is Graz the capital of Austria?
No, the capital of Austria is Vienna, about 145 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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