St. Jakob im Rosental: population and statistics
St. Jakob im Rosental has a population of 4,325 (2026) across 78.7 km², or 55.0 people per km². It ranks 345 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,325 residents
- 78.7 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 495 m
St. Jakob im Rosental in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, St. Jakob im Rosental ranks No. 25 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 18 € in St. Jakob im Rosental, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 71.9% in St. Jakob im Rosental, compared with an average of 73.3% in Carinthia and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,214 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,015 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rosegg, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Velden am Wörther See (9,171 residents), 7.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,856 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Jakob im Rosental over time
St. Jakob im Rosental had 4,250 residents in 2016 and 4,325 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,280 |
| 2022 | 4,261 |
| 2023 | 4,290 |
| 2024 | 4,342 |
| 2025 | 4,357 |
| 2026 | 4,325 |
All indicators for St. Jakob im Rosental
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. Jakob im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,672 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.2% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 318 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 195 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Jakob im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,000 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 305 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Jakob im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 284 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 497 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 316 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 494 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.4 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,645 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 382 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 464 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.3 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,357 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 231 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,506 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 18 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,939 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Jakob im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.9% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,803 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 964 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 713 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.1 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,539 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Jakob im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.3% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,065 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Jakob im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.3% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 573 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,249 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 344 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Jakob im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 526 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.6% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 678 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Jakob im Rosental
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.9% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services10.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.6% ×0.9
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Jakob im Rosental
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Jakob im Rosental?
St. Jakob im Rosental has 4,325 residents (2026), ranking 345 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Jakob im Rosental?
St. Jakob im Rosental covers 78.7 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of St. Jakob im Rosental growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Jakob im Rosental went from 4,250 to 4,325, a change of +1.8%.
Where is St. Jakob im Rosental?
St. Jakob im Rosental is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.548, longitude 14.057.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for St. Jakob im Rosental?
In St. Jakob im Rosental, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 18 € (2019), ranking 1,939 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Jakob im Rosental?
In St. Jakob im Rosental, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 71.9% (2024), ranking 1,803 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Jakob im Rosental?
In St. Jakob im Rosental, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Jakob im Rosental?
The nearest to St. Jakob im Rosental are Rosegg (5.4 km), Ludmannsdorf (6.1 km), Schiefling am Wörthersee (6.7 km), Velden am Wörther See (7.3 km), Feistritz im Rosental (9.2 km).