Poggersdorf: population and statistics
Poggersdorf has a population of 3,384 (2026) across 30.8 km², or 110 people per km². It ranks 497 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,384 residents
- 30.8 km²
- 110 people/km²
- 447 m
Poggersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Poggersdorf ranks No. 37 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 84.4% in Poggersdorf, compared with an average of 55.8% in Carinthia and 53.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.5% in Poggersdorf, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,250 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,308 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Grafenstein, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ebenthal in Kärnten (8,163 residents), 8.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,000 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Poggersdorf over time
Poggersdorf had 3,142 residents in 2016 and 3,384 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,251 |
| 2022 | 3,264 |
| 2023 | 3,277 |
| 2024 | 3,303 |
| 2025 | 3,353 |
| 2026 | 3,384 |
All indicators for Poggersdorf
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 | Poggersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,328 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poggersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,413 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 514 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poggersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 252 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 577 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 293 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 553 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,158 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 335 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 550 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.0 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 955 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 346 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 981 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,527 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 915 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poggersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,173 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 590 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.9 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 867 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Poggersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.4% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 231 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Poggersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,040 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 446 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Poggersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.5% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 258 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.9% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 637 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Poggersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.1% ×1.2
- Construction13.7% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services10.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Poggersdorf
Where is Poggersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poggersdorf?
Poggersdorf has 3,384 residents (2026), ranking 497 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Poggersdorf?
Poggersdorf covers 30.8 km², with a density of 110 people per km².
Is the population of Poggersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poggersdorf went from 3,142 to 3,384, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Poggersdorf?
Poggersdorf is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt Land (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 14.450.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Poggersdorf?
In Poggersdorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 84.4% (2024), ranking 231 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Poggersdorf?
In Poggersdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.5% (2024), ranking 258 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Poggersdorf?
In Poggersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,250 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Poggersdorf?
The nearest to Poggersdorf are Grafenstein (4.1 km), Magdalensberg (5.9 km), Maria Saal (8.5 km), Ebenthal in Kärnten (8.5 km), St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See (10 km).