Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg: population and statistics
Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg has a population of 1,638 (2026) across 111.8 km², or 14.6 people per km². It ranks 1,185 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,638 residents
- 111.8 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 877 m
Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg ranks No. 204 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 137.7 in Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, compared with an average of 96.3 in Styria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 62.8% in Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 24.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 997 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,664 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ranten, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Murau (3,337 residents), 9.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,988 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg over time
Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg had 1,805 residents in 2016 and 1,638 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,715 |
| 2022 | 1,703 |
| 2023 | 1,694 |
| 2024 | 1,680 |
| 2025 | 1,666 |
| 2026 | 1,638 |
All indicators for Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg
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 | Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 330 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 297 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 662 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,214 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 209 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 745 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 229 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 755 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 137.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 105 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 160 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,194 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,012 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 377 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 865 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,566 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 398 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 591 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,054 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 844 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,725 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 479 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,177 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 283 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services24.2% ×3.3
- Wholesale and retail trade17.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services12.1% ×1.5
- Manufacturing10.2% ×1.7
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.8% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg?
Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg has 1,638 residents (2026), ranking 1,185 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg?
Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg covers 111.8 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg went from 1,805 to 1,638, a change of −9.3%.
Where is Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg?
Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg is in Styria. It belongs to Murau (district). Latitude 47.110, longitude 14.050.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg?
In Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 137.7 (2024), ranking 105 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg?
In Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 62.8% (2024), ranking 1,725 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg?
In Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 997 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg?
The nearest to Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg are Ranten (6.0 km), Krakau (6.8 km), Stadl-Predlitz (7.0 km), Schöder (9.3 km), Murau (9.3 km).