Straßburg: population and statistics
Straßburg has a population of 1,966 (2026) across 97.5 km², or 20.2 people per km². It ranks 979 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,966 residents
- 97.5 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 649 m
Straßburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Straßburg ranks No. 64 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 71.5% in Straßburg, compared with an average of 73.3% in Carinthia and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.1% in Straßburg, compared with an average of 24.7% in Carinthia and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,253 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,654 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gurk, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Friesach (4,830 residents), 8.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,012 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Straßburg over time
Straßburg had 2,134 residents in 2016 and 1,966 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,991 |
| 2022 | 1,998 |
| 2023 | 1,986 |
| 2024 | 1,978 |
| 2025 | 1,964 |
| 2026 | 1,966 |
All indicators for Straßburg
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 | Straßburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 154 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 349 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Straßburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 794 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,014 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Straßburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 213 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 718 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 237 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 721 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120.2 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 262 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 156 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,218 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.3 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,661 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 242 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,444 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,412 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 990 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Straßburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 731 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 910 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.1 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 780 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Straßburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.5% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Straßburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.4% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,617 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 534 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,045 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Straßburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 703 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Straßburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.1% ×1.2
- Construction12.4% ×1.9
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Health and social work7.2% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Straßburg
Where is Straßburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Straßburg?
Straßburg has 1,966 residents (2026), ranking 979 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Straßburg?
Straßburg covers 97.5 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Straßburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Straßburg went from 2,134 to 1,966, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Straßburg?
Straßburg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.896, longitude 14.331.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Straßburg?
In Straßburg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 71.5% (2024), ranking 1,831 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Straßburg?
In Straßburg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.1% (2026), ranking 154 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Straßburg?
In Straßburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,253 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Straßburg?
The nearest to Straßburg are Gurk (3.9 km), Micheldorf (7.6 km), Friesach (8.7 km), Frauenstein (9.5 km), Mölbling (9.6 km).