Magdalensberg: population and statistics
Magdalensberg has a population of 3,727 (2026) across 42.9 km², or 86.9 people per km². It ranks 434 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,727 residents
- 42.9 km²
- 87 people/km²
- 543 m
Magdalensberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Magdalensberg ranks No. 30 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,252 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,008 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Poggersdorf, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Veit an der Glan (12,178 residents), 9.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,008 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Magdalensberg over time
Magdalensberg had 3,322 residents in 2016 and 3,727 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,591 |
| 2022 | 3,650 |
| 2023 | 3,655 |
| 2024 | 3,708 |
| 2025 | 3,730 |
| 2026 | 3,727 |
All indicators for Magdalensberg
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 | Magdalensberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Magdalensberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,465 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 494 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Magdalensberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 296 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 466 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 320 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 478 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.7 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,216 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 360 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 500 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.6 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,043 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 252 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,400 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,876 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 698 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Magdalensberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 958 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 715 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,312 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Magdalensberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 585 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Magdalensberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.8% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,095 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,111 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 406 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Magdalensberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.2% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 444 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.9% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 506 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Magdalensberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Construction12.1% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities6.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Magdalensberg
Where is Magdalensberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Magdalensberg?
Magdalensberg has 3,727 residents (2026), ranking 434 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Magdalensberg?
Magdalensberg covers 42.9 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Magdalensberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Magdalensberg went from 3,322 to 3,727, a change of +12.2%.
Where is Magdalensberg?
Magdalensberg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt Land (district). Latitude 46.701, longitude 14.431.
Families: what is the figure for Magdalensberg?
In Magdalensberg, “Families” stands at 1,111 (2024), ranking 406 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Magdalensberg?
In Magdalensberg, “Enterprises” stands at 296 (2024), ranking 466 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Magdalensberg?
In Magdalensberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,252 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Magdalensberg?
The nearest to Magdalensberg are Poggersdorf (5.9 km), Maria Saal (6.7 km), St. Georgen am Längsee (8.8 km), St. Veit an der Glan (9.1 km), Brückl (9.9 km).