Klein St. Paul: population and statistics
Klein St. Paul has a population of 1,754 (2026) across 68.6 km², or 25.6 people per km². It ranks 1,095 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,754 residents
- 68.6 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 636 m
Klein St. Paul in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Klein St. Paul ranks No. 78 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 228 € in Klein St. Paul, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 7.3% in Klein St. Paul, compared with an average of 15.0% in Carinthia and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,206 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,604 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eberstein, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Althofen (4,976 residents), 6.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,824 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Klein St. Paul over time
Klein St. Paul had 1,871 residents in 2016 and 1,754 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,741 |
| 2022 | 1,745 |
| 2023 | 1,766 |
| 2024 | 1,786 |
| 2025 | 1,785 |
| 2026 | 1,754 |
All indicators for Klein St. Paul
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 | Klein St. Paul | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 383 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klein St. Paul | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 804 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 998 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klein St. Paul | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 142 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,131 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 160 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,106 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.4 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,075 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 131 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,388 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.7 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,778 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 341 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,000 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 228 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,836 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klein St. Paul | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.4% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,676 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 539 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,127 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.1 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,096 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Klein St. Paul | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Klein St. Paul | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.8% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 496 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,135 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Klein St. Paul | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.2% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 296 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Klein St. Paul
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.6% ×1.2
- Construction11.7% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services10.2% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.4% ×1.6
- Health and social work9.4% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.0% ×3.0
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Klein St. Paul
Where is Klein St. Paul?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klein St. Paul?
Klein St. Paul has 1,754 residents (2026), ranking 1,095 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Klein St. Paul?
Klein St. Paul covers 68.6 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Klein St. Paul growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Klein St. Paul went from 1,871 to 1,754, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Klein St. Paul?
Klein St. Paul is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.836, longitude 14.542.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Klein St. Paul?
In Klein St. Paul, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 228 € (2019), ranking 1,836 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Klein St. Paul?
In Klein St. Paul, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 7.3% (2024), ranking 1,750 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Klein St. Paul?
In Klein St. Paul, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Klein St. Paul?
The nearest to Klein St. Paul are Eberstein (3.4 km), Kappel am Krappfeld (4.2 km), Guttaring (6.4 km), Althofen (6.6 km), Mölbling (7.8 km).