Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld: population and statistics
Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld has a population of 2,685 (2026) across 148.3 km², or 18.1 people per km². It ranks 687 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,685 residents
- 148.3 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 640 m
Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld ranks No. 126 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.8% in Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 70.4 in Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld, compared with an average of 102.1 in Styria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,190 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,776 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Knittelfeld (12,792 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,760 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld over time
Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld had 2,746 residents in 2016 and 2,685 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,651 |
| 2022 | 2,665 |
| 2023 | 2,650 |
| 2024 | 2,625 |
| 2025 | 2,666 |
| 2026 | 2,685 |
All indicators for Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld
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 Margarethen bei Knittelfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 413 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 266 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,137 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 678 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 203 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 777 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 218 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 810 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.9 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,368 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 189 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,035 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,866 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 219 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,560 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,207 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,144 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 529 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,143 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,651 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 486 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 828 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 632 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 67 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.4% ×1.2
- Other service activities12.4% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld?
Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld has 2,685 residents (2026), ranking 687 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld?
Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld covers 148.3 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld went from 2,746 to 2,685, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld?
Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.227, longitude 14.859.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld?
In Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.8% (2024), ranking 67 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld?
In Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 70.4 (2026), ranking 1,866 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld?
In Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,190 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld?
The nearest to Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld are Knittelfeld (2.6 km), Kobenz (2.7 km), Sankt Marein-Feistritz (4.9 km), Spielberg (5.8 km), Lobmingtal (6.0 km).