St. Georgen am Längsee: population and statistics
St. Georgen am Längsee has a population of 3,599 (2026) across 69.9 km², or 51.5 people per km². It ranks 456 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,599 residents
- 69.9 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 604 m
St. Georgen am Längsee in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, St. Georgen am Längsee ranks No. 32 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 218 € in St. Georgen am Längsee, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 15.7% in St. Georgen am Längsee, compared with an average of 15.0% in Carinthia and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,232 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,787 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Veit an der Glan (12,178 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,928 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Georgen am Längsee over time
St. Georgen am Längsee had 3,687 residents in 2016 and 3,599 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,569 |
| 2022 | 3,564 |
| 2023 | 3,624 |
| 2024 | 3,620 |
| 2025 | 3,600 |
| 2026 | 3,599 |
All indicators for St. Georgen am Längsee
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 | St. Georgen am Längsee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Längsee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,551 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 450 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Längsee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 301 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 453 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 333 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 462 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.0 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 960 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 405 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 429 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.5 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 555 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 287 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,235 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 218 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,846 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Längsee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 889 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 757 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,363 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Längsee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.1% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 691 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Längsee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,134 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,072 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 423 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Längsee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 315 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Georgen am Längsee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical12.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work12.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services10.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.2
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.8% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Georgen am Längsee?
St. Georgen am Längsee has 3,599 residents (2026), ranking 456 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Georgen am Längsee?
St. Georgen am Längsee covers 69.9 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of St. Georgen am Längsee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Georgen am Längsee went from 3,687 to 3,599, a change of −2.4%.
Where is St. Georgen am Längsee?
St. Georgen am Längsee is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.780, longitude 14.432.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for St. Georgen am Längsee?
In St. Georgen am Längsee, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 218 € (2019), ranking 1,846 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for St. Georgen am Längsee?
In St. Georgen am Längsee, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 15.7% (2024), ranking 315 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Georgen am Längsee?
In St. Georgen am Längsee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,232 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Georgen am Längsee?
The nearest to St. Georgen am Längsee are St. Veit an der Glan (5.7 km), Frauenstein (6.2 km), Kappel am Krappfeld (7.6 km), Brückl (8.5 km), Magdalensberg (8.8 km).