Millstatt am See: population and statistics
Millstatt am See has a population of 3,458 (2026) across 57.8 km², or 59.8 people per km². It ranks 480 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,458 residents
- 57.8 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 669 m
Millstatt am See in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Millstatt am See ranks No. 34 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 21.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,283 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,092 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seeboden am Millstätter See (6,681 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,132 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Millstatt am See over time
Millstatt am See had 3,394 residents in 2016 and 3,458 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,458 |
| 2022 | 3,466 |
| 2023 | 3,462 |
| 2024 | 3,482 |
| 2025 | 3,464 |
| 2026 | 3,458 |
All indicators for Millstatt am See
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 | Millstatt am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.1% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,861 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 87 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 50 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Millstatt am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,665 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 396 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.09 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Millstatt am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 343 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 383 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 376 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 402 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.0 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 422 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 408 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.0 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 355 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 508 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 523 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 564 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,638 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Millstatt am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.2% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,573 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 934 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 727 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,256 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Millstatt am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.3% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,464 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Millstatt am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.7% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 532 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 986 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 488 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Millstatt am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.4% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 197 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Millstatt am See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services21.6% ×2.9
- Wholesale and retail trade16.5% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.0
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.3% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Millstatt am See
Where is Millstatt am See?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Millstatt am See?
Millstatt am See has 3,458 residents (2026), ranking 480 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Millstatt am See?
Millstatt am See covers 57.8 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Millstatt am See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Millstatt am See went from 3,394 to 3,458, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Millstatt am See?
Millstatt am See is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.804, longitude 13.581.
Median age: what is the figure for Millstatt am See?
In Millstatt am See, “Median age” stands at 54.2 years (2026), ranking 50 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Average household size: what is the figure for Millstatt am See?
In Millstatt am See, “Average household size” stands at 2.09 persons (2024), ranking 1,817 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Millstatt am See?
In Millstatt am See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,283 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Millstatt am See?
The nearest to Millstatt am See are Seeboden am Millstätter See (5.0 km), Spittal an der Drau (6.6 km), Ferndorf (8.3 km), Stockenboi (8.3 km), Radenthein (9.1 km).