Sankt Lambrecht: population and statistics
Sankt Lambrecht has a population of 1,745 (2026) across 70.2 km², or 24.8 people per km². It ranks 1,103 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,745 residents
- 70.2 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 1,062 m
Sankt Lambrecht in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Lambrecht ranks No. 191 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.4% in Sankt Lambrecht, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 59.3% in Sankt Lambrecht, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,198 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,839 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Teufenbach-Katsch, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neumarkt in der Steiermark (4,784 residents), 9.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,792 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Lambrecht over time
Sankt Lambrecht had 1,914 residents in 2016 and 1,745 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,766 |
| 2022 | 1,742 |
| 2023 | 1,827 |
| 2024 | 1,791 |
| 2025 | 1,784 |
| 2026 | 1,745 |
All indicators for Sankt Lambrecht
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 Lambrecht | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 42 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 80 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Lambrecht | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 781 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,030 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Lambrecht | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 176 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 920 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 197 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 904 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.5 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 414 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 169 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,147 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,036 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 251 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,407 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,038 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 624 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Lambrecht | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,573 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 626 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,007 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 857 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Lambrecht | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,799 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Lambrecht | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 662 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 518 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,075 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Lambrecht | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.5% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Lambrecht
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services10.7% ×1.4
- Construction10.1% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.5% ×1.6
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sankt Lambrecht
Where is Sankt Lambrecht?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Lambrecht?
Sankt Lambrecht has 1,745 residents (2026), ranking 1,103 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Lambrecht?
Sankt Lambrecht covers 70.2 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Lambrecht growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Lambrecht went from 1,914 to 1,745, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Sankt Lambrecht?
Sankt Lambrecht is in Styria. It belongs to Murau (district). Latitude 47.067, longitude 14.300.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Sankt Lambrecht?
In Sankt Lambrecht, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.4% (2026), ranking 42 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Sankt Lambrecht?
In Sankt Lambrecht, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 59.3% (2024), ranking 1,799 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Lambrecht?
In Sankt Lambrecht, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,198 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Lambrecht?
The nearest to Sankt Lambrecht are Teufenbach-Katsch (8.2 km), Neumarkt in der Steiermark (9.3 km), Niederwölz (11 km), Murau (11 km), Metnitz (11 km).