Moosburg: population and statistics
Moosburg has a population of 4,649 (2026) across 36.8 km², or 126 people per km². It ranks 313 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,649 residents
- 36.8 km²
- 126 people/km²
- 502 m
Moosburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Moosburg ranks No. 23 by population.
Share of women: 52.2% in Moosburg, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 16.3% in Moosburg, compared with an average of 15.0% in Carinthia and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,251 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,150 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pörtschach am Wörther See, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldkirchen in Kärnten (14,558 residents), 9.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,004 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Moosburg over time
Moosburg had 4,530 residents in 2016 and 4,649 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,463 |
| 2022 | 4,531 |
| 2023 | 4,550 |
| 2024 | 4,594 |
| 2025 | 4,667 |
| 2026 | 4,649 |
All indicators for Moosburg
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 | Moosburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.3% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 307 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 517 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 78 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moosburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,873 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 336 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moosburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 369 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 342 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 410 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 355 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,122 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 420 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 409 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.3 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,284 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 236 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,485 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,411 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 993 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moosburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,273 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 541 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.3 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,222 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Moosburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.3% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 780 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Moosburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.0% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,344 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,310 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 318 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Moosburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Moosburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work14.9% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Moosburg
Where is Moosburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moosburg?
Moosburg has 4,649 residents (2026), ranking 313 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Moosburg?
Moosburg covers 36.8 km², with a density of 126 people per km².
Is the population of Moosburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moosburg went from 4,530 to 4,649, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Moosburg?
Moosburg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt Land (district). Latitude 46.658, longitude 14.174.
Share of women: what is the figure for Moosburg?
In Moosburg, “Share of women” stands at 52.2% (2026), ranking 78 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Moosburg?
In Moosburg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 16.3% (2024), ranking 261 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Moosburg?
In Moosburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,251 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Moosburg?
The nearest to Moosburg are Pörtschach am Wörther See (3.4 km), Krumpendorf am Wörthersee (4.6 km), Maria Wörth (4.7 km), Techelsberg am Wörther See (5.5 km), Glanegg (6.7 km).