Maria Wörth: population and statistics
Maria Wörth has a population of 1,636 (2026) across 17.4 km², or 94.0 people per km². It ranks 1,186 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,636 residents
- 17.4 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 447 m
Maria Wörth in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Maria Wörth ranks No. 84 by population.
Share of women: 54.1% in Maria Wörth, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 23.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Share of women”.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,438 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pörtschach am Wörther See (2,959 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Maria Wörth over time
Maria Wörth had 1,545 residents in 2016 and 1,636 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,616 |
| 2022 | 1,609 |
| 2023 | 1,626 |
| 2024 | 1,648 |
| 2025 | 1,661 |
| 2026 | 1,636 |
All indicators for Maria Wörth
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 Wörth | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.0% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,873 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.7% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 81 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 69 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 54.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 4 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maria Wörth | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 826 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 970 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.91 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,972 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maria Wörth | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 158 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,023 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 185 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 967 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.4 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 388 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 234 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 817 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.0 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 145 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,101 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 81 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 807 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,453 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maria Wörth | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.0% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,605 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 561 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,093 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 921 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maria Wörth | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 928 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Maria Wörth | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.7% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 455 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 425 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,322 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Maria Wörth | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 54.9% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,943 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 30.2% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 15 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Maria Wörth
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services23.3% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade20.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.0% ×0.5
- Real estate3.5% ×2.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Maria Wörth
Where is Maria Wörth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maria Wörth?
Maria Wörth has 1,636 residents (2026), ranking 1,186 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Maria Wörth?
Maria Wörth covers 17.4 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Maria Wörth growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maria Wörth went from 1,545 to 1,636, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Maria Wörth?
Maria Wörth is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt Land (district). Latitude 46.616, longitude 14.161.
Share of women: what is the figure for Maria Wörth?
In Maria Wörth, “Share of women” stands at 54.1% (2026), ranking 4 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Maria Wörth?
In Maria Wörth, “Average household size” stands at 1.91 persons (2024), ranking 1,972 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maria Wörth?
In Maria Wörth, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maria Wörth?
The nearest to Maria Wörth are Pörtschach am Wörther See (2.6 km), Keutschach am See (3.3 km), Krumpendorf am Wörthersee (4.0 km), Moosburg (4.7 km), Schiefling am Wörthersee (5.1 km).