Sittersdorf: population and statistics
Sittersdorf has a population of 1,925 (2026) across 45.0 km², or 42.7 people per km². It ranks 1,003 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,925 residents
- 45.0 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 504 m
Sittersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Sittersdorf ranks No. 68 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.6% in Sittersdorf, compared with an average of 12.9% in Carinthia and 14.2% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 70.6% in Sittersdorf, compared with an average of 73.3% in Carinthia and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 39.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,310 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eberndorf (5,983 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,628 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sittersdorf over time
Sittersdorf had 2,071 residents in 2016 and 1,925 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,961 |
| 2022 | 1,953 |
| 2023 | 1,984 |
| 2024 | 1,966 |
| 2025 | 1,947 |
| 2026 | 1,925 |
All indicators for Sittersdorf
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 | Sittersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.6% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,911 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.2% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 225 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 182 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sittersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 872 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 925 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sittersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 178 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 905 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 192 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 930 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 765 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 230 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 840 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.5 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 399 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 215 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,583 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 936 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,351 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sittersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.6% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,867 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 257 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 462 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,240 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sittersdorf | 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 | Sittersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.3% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 552 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,016 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sittersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.5% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 402 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,010 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sittersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work39.0% ×3.9
- Wholesale and retail trade16.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Construction5.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.4% ×0.4
- Other service activities5.4% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sittersdorf
Where is Sittersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sittersdorf?
Sittersdorf has 1,925 residents (2026), ranking 1,003 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sittersdorf?
Sittersdorf covers 45.0 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Sittersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sittersdorf went from 2,071 to 1,925, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Sittersdorf?
Sittersdorf is in Carinthia. It belongs to Völkermarkt (district). Latitude 46.544, longitude 14.606.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Sittersdorf?
In Sittersdorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.6% (2026), ranking 1,911 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Sittersdorf?
In Sittersdorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 70.6% (2024), ranking 1,867 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sittersdorf?
In Sittersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sittersdorf?
The nearest to Sittersdorf are Eberndorf (6.0 km), Eisenkappel-Vellach (6.5 km), Globasnitz (7.5 km), Gallizien (7.6 km), St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See (8.1 km).