Maria Saal: population and statistics
Maria Saal has a population of 4,040 (2026) across 34.9 km², or 116 people per km². It ranks 380 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,040 residents
- 34.9 km²
- 116 people/km²
- 507 m
Maria Saal in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Maria Saal ranks No. 27 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 22.5% in Maria Saal, compared with an average of 15.0% in Carinthia and 17.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 26.5% in Maria Saal, compared with an average of 24.7% in Carinthia and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,250 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,882 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Magdalensberg, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ebenthal in Kärnten (8,163 residents), 8.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,000 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Maria Saal over time
Maria Saal had 3,830 residents in 2016 and 4,040 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,893 |
| 2022 | 3,947 |
| 2023 | 4,011 |
| 2024 | 4,006 |
| 2025 | 4,024 |
| 2026 | 4,040 |
All indicators for Maria Saal
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 | Maria Saal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 500 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maria Saal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,716 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 377 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maria Saal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 330 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 397 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 372 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 408 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.2 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 921 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 394 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 445 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.5 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,019 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 330 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,048 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,592 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 871 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maria Saal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.4% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,371 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,376 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 499 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.5 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 886 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maria Saal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 717 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Maria Saal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.4% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,146 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,205 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 365 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Maria Saal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.9% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,671 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 22.5% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 75 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Maria Saal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical17.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work9.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Maria Saal
Where is Maria Saal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maria Saal?
Maria Saal has 4,040 residents (2026), ranking 380 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Maria Saal?
Maria Saal covers 34.9 km², with a density of 116 people per km².
Is the population of Maria Saal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maria Saal went from 3,830 to 4,040, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Maria Saal?
Maria Saal is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt Land (district). Latitude 46.681, longitude 14.349.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Maria Saal?
In Maria Saal, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 22.5% (2024), ranking 75 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Maria Saal?
In Maria Saal, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 26.5% (2026), ranking 292 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maria Saal?
In Maria Saal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,250 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maria Saal?
The nearest to Maria Saal are Magdalensberg (6.7 km), Liebenfels (7.9 km), Ebenthal in Kärnten (8.0 km), Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (8.0 km), Poggersdorf (8.5 km).