Steindorf am Ossiacher See: population and statistics
Steindorf am Ossiacher See has a population of 3,844 (2026) across 29.6 km², or 130 people per km². It ranks 409 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,844 residents
- 29.6 km²
- 130 people/km²
- 515 m
Steindorf am Ossiacher See in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Steindorf am Ossiacher See ranks No. 29 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 102 € in Steindorf am Ossiacher See, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,268 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,140 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ossiach, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldkirchen in Kärnten (14,558 residents), 7.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,072 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Steindorf am Ossiacher See over time
Steindorf am Ossiacher See had 3,763 residents in 2016 and 3,844 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,756 |
| 2022 | 3,753 |
| 2023 | 3,852 |
| 2024 | 3,850 |
| 2025 | 3,844 |
| 2026 | 3,844 |
All indicators for Steindorf am Ossiacher 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 | Steindorf am Ossiacher See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,758 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 197 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 212 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steindorf am Ossiacher See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,768 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 364 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.11 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,777 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steindorf am Ossiacher See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 305 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 446 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 347 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 441 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.7 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,021 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 442 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 379 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.0 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 499 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 446 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 663 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 102 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,909 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steindorf am Ossiacher See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.2% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,046 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 654 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.3 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,222 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Steindorf am Ossiacher See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.5% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,141 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Steindorf am Ossiacher See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.7% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 532 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,062 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 431 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Steindorf am Ossiacher See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,117 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.0% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Steindorf am Ossiacher See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.8% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services16.9% ×2.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steindorf am Ossiacher See?
Steindorf am Ossiacher See has 3,844 residents (2026), ranking 409 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Steindorf am Ossiacher See?
Steindorf am Ossiacher See covers 29.6 km², with a density of 130 people per km².
Is the population of Steindorf am Ossiacher See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Steindorf am Ossiacher See went from 3,763 to 3,844, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Steindorf am Ossiacher See?
Steindorf am Ossiacher See is in Carinthia. It belongs to Feldkirchen (district). Latitude 46.698, longitude 14.006.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Steindorf am Ossiacher See?
In Steindorf am Ossiacher See, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 102 € (2019), ranking 1,909 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Average household size: what is the figure for Steindorf am Ossiacher See?
In Steindorf am Ossiacher See, “Average household size” stands at 2.11 persons (2024), ranking 1,777 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steindorf am Ossiacher See?
In Steindorf am Ossiacher See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,268 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steindorf am Ossiacher See?
The nearest to Steindorf am Ossiacher See are Ossiach (3.2 km), Himmelberg (6.0 km), Feldkirchen in Kärnten (7.1 km), Techelsberg am Wörther See (8.5 km), Gnesau (9.0 km).