St. Veit an der Glan: population and statistics
St. Veit an der Glan has a population of 12,178 (2026) across 50.8 km², or 240 people per km². It ranks 69 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,178 residents
- 50.8 km²
- 240 people/km²
- 481 m
St. Veit an der Glan in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, St. Veit an der Glan ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of women: 52.6% in St. Veit an der Glan, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,262 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,116 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Frauenstein, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (105,734 residents), 17 km away.
Population of St. Veit an der Glan over time
St. Veit an der Glan had 12,526 residents in 2016 and 12,178 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,184 |
| 2022 | 12,232 |
| 2023 | 12,255 |
| 2024 | 12,264 |
| 2025 | 12,234 |
| 2026 | 12,178 |
All indicators for St. Veit an der Glan
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. Veit an der Glan | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 500 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 44 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Veit an der Glan | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,252 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 54 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.91 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,972 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Veit an der Glan | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,123 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 52 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,381 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 51 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.9 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 368 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,410 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 57 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 471 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 612 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 346 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,186 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 236 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Veit an der Glan | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.8% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,728 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) | 8,229 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 60 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 67.3 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 182 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Veit an der Glan | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 55.6% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,859 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Veit an der Glan | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.1% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,194 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 78 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Veit an der Glan | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,580 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Veit an der Glan
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work15.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Veit an der Glan
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Veit an der Glan?
St. Veit an der Glan has 12,178 residents (2026), ranking 69 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Veit an der Glan?
St. Veit an der Glan covers 50.8 km², with a density of 240 people per km².
Is the population of St. Veit an der Glan growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Veit an der Glan went from 12,526 to 12,178, a change of −2.8%.
Where is St. Veit an der Glan?
St. Veit an der Glan is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.767, longitude 14.360.
Average household size: what is the figure for St. Veit an der Glan?
In St. Veit an der Glan, “Average household size” stands at 1.91 persons (2024), ranking 1,972 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of women: what is the figure for St. Veit an der Glan?
In St. Veit an der Glan, “Share of women” stands at 52.6% (2026), ranking 44 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Veit an der Glan?
In St. Veit an der Glan, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,262 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Veit an der Glan?
The nearest to St. Veit an der Glan are Frauenstein (5.2 km), St. Georgen am Längsee (5.7 km), Liebenfels (6.4 km), Magdalensberg (9.1 km), Maria Saal (9.6 km).