Mühldorf: population and statistics
Mühldorf has a population of 1,028 (2026) across 24.4 km², or 42.1 people per km². It ranks 1,662 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,028 residents
- 24.4 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 597 m
Mühldorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Mühldorf ranks No. 116 by population.
Share of women: 53.4% in Mühldorf, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.6% in Mühldorf, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,301 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,422 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lurnfeld (2,672 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,204 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mühldorf over time
Mühldorf had 1,005 residents in 2016 and 1,028 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 995 |
| 2022 | 1,000 |
| 2023 | 1,012 |
| 2024 | 1,004 |
| 2025 | 1,022 |
| 2026 | 1,028 |
All indicators for Mühldorf
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 | Mühldorf | 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) | 26.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 330 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 53.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 9 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mühldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 419 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,668 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mühldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 66 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,818 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 72 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,824 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,685 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 88 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,716 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.6 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,437 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 273 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,294 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,170 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,165 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mühldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 315 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,485 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.9 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mühldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 486 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mühldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.1% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 268 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,725 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mühldorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.6% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 135 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mühldorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.5
- Construction9.2% ×1.4
- Health and social work9.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Mühldorf
Where is Mühldorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mühldorf?
Mühldorf has 1,028 residents (2026), ranking 1,662 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mühldorf?
Mühldorf covers 24.4 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Mühldorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mühldorf went from 1,005 to 1,028, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Mühldorf?
Mühldorf is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.858, longitude 13.352.
Share of women: what is the figure for Mühldorf?
In Mühldorf, “Share of women” stands at 53.4% (2026), ranking 9 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Mühldorf?
In Mühldorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.6% (2024), ranking 135 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mühldorf?
In Mühldorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,301 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mühldorf?
The nearest to Mühldorf are Lurnfeld (2.9 km), Sachsenburg (3.2 km), Reißeck (4.1 km), Lendorf (5.6 km), Baldramsdorf (9.9 km).