Sankt Martin im Sulmtal: population and statistics
Sankt Martin im Sulmtal has a population of 2,982 (2026) across 39.2 km², or 76.1 people per km². It ranks 601 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,982 residents
- 39.2 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 324 m
Sankt Martin im Sulmtal in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Martin im Sulmtal ranks No. 110 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.3% in Sankt Martin im Sulmtal, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,214 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,492 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pölfing-Brunn, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eibiswald (6,164 residents), 8.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,856 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Martin im Sulmtal over time
Sankt Martin im Sulmtal had 3,069 residents in 2016 and 2,982 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,112 |
| 2022 | 3,078 |
| 2023 | 3,024 |
| 2024 | 3,025 |
| 2025 | 3,000 |
| 2026 | 2,982 |
All indicators for Sankt Martin im Sulmtal
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 Martin im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 231 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Martin im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,218 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 621 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.44 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 647 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Martin im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 271 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 533 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 288 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 564 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 823 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 279 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 671 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,148 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 430 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 721 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,130 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,204 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Martin im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,047 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 653 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 867 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Martin im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,154 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Martin im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 906 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 557 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Martin im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.7% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Martin im Sulmtal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work14.1% ×1.4
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Construction10.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Martin im Sulmtal?
Sankt Martin im Sulmtal has 2,982 residents (2026), ranking 601 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Martin im Sulmtal?
Sankt Martin im Sulmtal covers 39.2 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Martin im Sulmtal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Martin im Sulmtal went from 3,069 to 2,982, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Sankt Martin im Sulmtal?
Sankt Martin im Sulmtal is in Styria. It belongs to Deutschlandsberg (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 15.300.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Sankt Martin im Sulmtal?
In Sankt Martin im Sulmtal, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.3% (2024), ranking 1,773 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Median age: what is the figure for Sankt Martin im Sulmtal?
In Sankt Martin im Sulmtal, “Median age” stands at 51.1 years (2026), ranking 231 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Martin im Sulmtal?
In Sankt Martin im Sulmtal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Martin im Sulmtal?
The nearest to Sankt Martin im Sulmtal are Pölfing-Brunn (2.3 km), Sankt Peter im Sulmtal (3.7 km), Wies (3.9 km), Gleinstätten (5.3 km), Oberhaag (7.5 km).