Micheldorf: population and statistics
Micheldorf has a population of 974 (2026) across 17.0 km², or 57.2 people per km². It ranks 1,701 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 974 residents
- 17.0 km²
- 57 people/km²
- 621 m
Micheldorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Micheldorf ranks No. 119 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 116 € in Micheldorf, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of women: 51.6% in Micheldorf, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,192 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,385 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Friesach (4,830 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,768 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Micheldorf over time
Micheldorf had 1,024 residents in 2016 and 974 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 998 |
| 2022 | 993 |
| 2023 | 980 |
| 2024 | 951 |
| 2025 | 959 |
| 2026 | 974 |
All indicators for Micheldorf
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 | Micheldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.2% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 318 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 324 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Micheldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 428 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,646 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Micheldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 59 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,863 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 69 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,844 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.8 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 69 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,843 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,860 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 374 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 879 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 116 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,902 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Micheldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.4% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 319 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,476 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.2 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 950 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Micheldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.6% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 413 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Micheldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.7% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 271 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,719 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Micheldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.9% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.0% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Micheldorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.5% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services13.2% ×1.8
- Other service activities13.2% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Construction10.3% ×1.5
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.4% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Micheldorf
Where is Micheldorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Micheldorf?
Micheldorf has 974 residents (2026), ranking 1,701 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Micheldorf?
Micheldorf covers 17.0 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Micheldorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Micheldorf went from 1,024 to 974, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Micheldorf?
Micheldorf is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.914, longitude 14.428.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Micheldorf?
In Micheldorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 116 € (2019), ranking 1,902 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Micheldorf?
In Micheldorf, “Share of women” stands at 51.6% (2026), ranking 229 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Micheldorf?
In Micheldorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,192 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Micheldorf?
The nearest to Micheldorf are Friesach (4.5 km), Mölbling (6.0 km), Althofen (6.0 km), Guttaring (6.9 km), Straßburg (7.6 km).