St. Georgen im Lavanttal: population and statistics
St. Georgen im Lavanttal has a population of 1,892 (2026) across 72.4 km², or 26.1 people per km². It ranks 1,021 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,892 residents
- 72.4 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 447 m
St. Georgen im Lavanttal in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, St. Georgen im Lavanttal ranks No. 70 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.7% in St. Georgen im Lavanttal, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 177 € in St. Georgen im Lavanttal, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,216 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,139 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Paul im Lavanttal (3,176 residents), 4.0 km away.
Population of St. Georgen im Lavanttal over time
St. Georgen im Lavanttal had 1,974 residents in 2016 and 1,892 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,939 |
| 2022 | 1,943 |
| 2023 | 1,908 |
| 2024 | 1,913 |
| 2025 | 1,915 |
| 2026 | 1,892 |
All indicators for St. Georgen im Lavanttal
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 im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 933 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Georgen im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 757 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,061 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.53 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 376 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Georgen im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 175 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 927 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 186 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 963 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.0 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 796 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 149 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,269 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,678 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 218 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,564 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 177 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,867 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Georgen im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 695 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 930 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.3 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 813 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Georgen im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 918 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Georgen im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 572 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 976 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Georgen im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 69 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Georgen im Lavanttal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities15.0% ×1.8
- Construction14.3% ×2.1
- Manufacturing11.6% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Georgen im Lavanttal
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Georgen im Lavanttal?
St. Georgen im Lavanttal has 1,892 residents (2026), ranking 1,021 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Georgen im Lavanttal?
St. Georgen im Lavanttal covers 72.4 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of St. Georgen im Lavanttal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Georgen im Lavanttal went from 1,974 to 1,892, a change of −4.2%.
Where is St. Georgen im Lavanttal?
St. Georgen im Lavanttal is in Carinthia. It belongs to Wolfsberg (district). Latitude 46.717, longitude 14.917.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for St. Georgen im Lavanttal?
In St. Georgen im Lavanttal, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.7% (2024), ranking 69 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for St. Georgen im Lavanttal?
In St. Georgen im Lavanttal, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 177 € (2019), ranking 1,867 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Georgen im Lavanttal?
In St. Georgen im Lavanttal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,216 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Georgen im Lavanttal?
The nearest to St. Georgen im Lavanttal are St. Paul im Lavanttal (4.0 km), Neuhaus (8.4 km), Lavamünd (8.6 km), St. Andrä (9.4 km), Ruden (13 km).