Sachsenburg: population and statistics
Sachsenburg has a population of 1,310 (2026) across 42.6 km², or 30.7 people per km². It ranks 1,434 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,310 residents
- 42.6 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 556 m
Sachsenburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Sachsenburg ranks No. 100 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.2% in Sachsenburg, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Share of women: 52.0% in Sachsenburg, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,968 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lurnfeld (2,672 residents), 1.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sachsenburg over time
Sachsenburg had 1,297 residents in 2016 and 1,310 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,336 |
| 2022 | 1,369 |
| 2023 | 1,366 |
| 2024 | 1,334 |
| 2025 | 1,333 |
| 2026 | 1,310 |
All indicators for Sachsenburg
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 | Sachsenburg | 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) | 21.0% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sachsenburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 582 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,365 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sachsenburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 84 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,671 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 91 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,696 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.2 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,737 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 118 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,511 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,293 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 669 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 279 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,485 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 945 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sachsenburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.0% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,605 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 977 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 700 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 73.2 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 143 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sachsenburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,270 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sachsenburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.3% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 675 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 380 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,450 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sachsenburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.2% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 93 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: Sachsenburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.6% ×1.0
- Other service activities13.9% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services10.4% ×1.3
- Construction9.6% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.2% ×4.8
- Manufacturing5.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Sachsenburg
Where is Sachsenburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sachsenburg?
Sachsenburg has 1,310 residents (2026), ranking 1,434 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sachsenburg?
Sachsenburg covers 42.6 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Sachsenburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sachsenburg went from 1,297 to 1,310, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Sachsenburg?
Sachsenburg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.829, longitude 13.355.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sachsenburg?
In Sachsenburg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.2% (2024), ranking 93 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Sachsenburg?
In Sachsenburg, “Share of women” stands at 52.0% (2026), ranking 119 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sachsenburg?
In Sachsenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sachsenburg?
The nearest to Sachsenburg are Lurnfeld (1.0 km), Mühldorf (3.2 km), Lendorf (4.7 km), Reißeck (6.5 km), Kleblach-Lind (6.9 km).