St. Urban: population and statistics
St. Urban has a population of 1,628 (2026) across 27.2 km², or 59.7 people per km². It ranks 1,193 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,628 residents
- 27.2 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 750 m
St. Urban in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, St. Urban ranks No. 85 by population.
Share of women: 47.6% in St. Urban, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 69.9% in St. Urban, compared with an average of 73.3% in Carinthia and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,255 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,817 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Glanegg, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldkirchen in Kärnten (14,558 residents), 6.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,020 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Urban over time
St. Urban had 1,557 residents in 2016 and 1,628 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,513 |
| 2022 | 1,515 |
| 2023 | 1,559 |
| 2024 | 1,577 |
| 2025 | 1,639 |
| 2026 | 1,628 |
All indicators for St. Urban
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. Urban | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 730 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,931 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Urban | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 602 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,327 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Urban | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 156 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,036 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 164 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,083 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.6 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 741 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 172 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,130 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.7 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 726 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 340 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,004 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,023 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 275 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Urban | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.9% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,892 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 429 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,287 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,304 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Urban | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Urban | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.4% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 175 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 417 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,347 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Urban | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,140 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.4% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 896 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Urban
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services11.8% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.2% ×10.3
- Administrative and support services11.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.6
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Urban
Where is St. Urban?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Urban?
St. Urban has 1,628 residents (2026), ranking 1,193 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Urban?
St. Urban covers 27.2 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of St. Urban growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Urban went from 1,557 to 1,628, a change of +4.6%.
Where is St. Urban?
St. Urban is in Carinthia. It belongs to Feldkirchen (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 14.169.
Share of women: what is the figure for St. Urban?
In St. Urban, “Share of women” stands at 47.6% (2026), ranking 1,931 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Urban?
In St. Urban, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 69.9% (2024), ranking 1,892 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Urban?
In St. Urban, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,255 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Urban?
The nearest to St. Urban are Glanegg (5.0 km), Steuerberg (5.4 km), Feldkirchen in Kärnten (6.6 km), Albeck (9.1 km), Liebenfels (9.1 km).