St. Margareten im Rosental: population and statistics
St. Margareten im Rosental has a population of 1,082 (2026) across 44.0 km², or 24.6 people per km². It ranks 1,619 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,082 residents
- 44.0 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 598 m
St. Margareten im Rosental in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, St. Margareten im Rosental ranks No. 114 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 0 € in St. Margareten im Rosental, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 14.3 in St. Margareten im Rosental, compared with an average of 48.4 in Carinthia and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,119 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,160 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gallizien (1,808 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,476 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Margareten im Rosental over time
St. Margareten im Rosental had 1,068 residents in 2016 and 1,082 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,092 |
| 2022 | 1,092 |
| 2023 | 1,089 |
| 2024 | 1,088 |
| 2025 | 1,087 |
| 2026 | 1,082 |
All indicators for St. Margareten 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. Margareten im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 597 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Margareten im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 460 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,594 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Margareten im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 84 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,671 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 92 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,684 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.6 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,251 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 103 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,622 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.2 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,089 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 152 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,872 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 0 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Margareten im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 155 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,867 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.3 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,900 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Margareten im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 371 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Margareten im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,214 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 318 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,613 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Margareten im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.9% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 485 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.2% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Margareten 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
- Administrative and support services20.4% ×2.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9.2% ×3.9
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.4
- Other service activities6.1% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Margareten im Rosental?
St. Margareten im Rosental has 1,082 residents (2026), ranking 1,619 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Margareten im Rosental?
St. Margareten im Rosental covers 44.0 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of St. Margareten im Rosental growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Margareten im Rosental went from 1,068 to 1,082, a change of +1.3%.
Where is St. Margareten im Rosental?
St. Margareten im Rosental is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt Land (district). Latitude 46.543, longitude 14.418.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for St. Margareten im Rosental?
In St. Margareten im Rosental, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 0 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Margareten im Rosental?
In St. Margareten im Rosental, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 14.3 (2024), ranking 1,900 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Margareten im Rosental?
In St. Margareten im Rosental, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,119 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Margareten im Rosental?
The nearest to St. Margareten im Rosental are Gallizien (7.0 km), Zell (8.2 km), Ebenthal in Kärnten (8.8 km), Grafenstein (8.9 km), Ferlach (9.1 km).