St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See: population and statistics
St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See has a population of 4,654 (2026) across 41.1 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 312 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,654 residents
- 41.1 km²
- 113 people/km²
- 443 m
St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See ranks No. 22 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 71.8% in St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See, compared with an average of 73.3% in Carinthia and 73.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 137.1 in St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See, compared with an average of 106.3 in Carinthia and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 34.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,211 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,756 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Eberndorf, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Völkermarkt (10,803 residents), 6.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,844 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See over time
St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See had 4,484 residents in 2016 and 4,654 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,550 |
| 2022 | 4,564 |
| 2023 | 4,578 |
| 2024 | 4,637 |
| 2025 | 4,636 |
| 2026 | 4,654 |
All indicators for St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See
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. Kanzian am Klopeiner See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 499 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,052 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 298 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 427 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 250 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 471 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 271 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.6 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 638 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 201 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 137.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 183 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 549 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 449 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,799 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 320 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.8% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,808 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.8% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 148 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,128 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 611 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.3 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.4% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,154 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 515 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,292 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 321 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.2% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 795 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. Kanzian am Klopeiner See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services34.8% ×4.7
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
- Construction4.9% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.4% ×0.6
- Health and social work4.2% ×0.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See?
St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See has 4,654 residents (2026), ranking 312 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See?
St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See covers 41.1 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See went from 4,484 to 4,654, a change of +3.8%.
Where is St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See?
St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See is in Carinthia. It belongs to Völkermarkt (district). Latitude 46.614, longitude 14.576.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See?
In St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 71.8% (2024), ranking 1,808 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See?
In St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 137.1 (2026), ranking 183 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See?
In St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,211 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See?
The nearest to St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See are Eberndorf (5.8 km), Völkermarkt (6.9 km), Sittersdorf (8.1 km), Gallizien (8.2 km), Grafenstein (8.3 km).