Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark: population and statistics
Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark has a population of 4,404 (2026) across 74.2 km², or 59.4 people per km². It ranks 337 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,404 residents
- 74.2 km²
- 59 people/km²
- 263 m
Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark ranks No. 65 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 7.6% in Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,385 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Straß in Steiermark, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wagna (6,613 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,888 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark over time
Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark had 4,312 residents in 2016 and 4,404 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,375 |
| 2022 | 4,429 |
| 2023 | 4,489 |
| 2024 | 4,462 |
| 2025 | 4,426 |
| 2026 | 4,404 |
All indicators for Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark
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 Veit in der Südsteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 691 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,750 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 368 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 423 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 255 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 443 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 306 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 706 of 1,981 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,042 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,386 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 495 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,049 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 999 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,393 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,331 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 310 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark?
Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark has 4,404 residents (2026), ranking 337 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark?
Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark covers 74.2 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark went from 4,312 to 4,404, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark?
Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.748, longitude 15.627.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark?
In Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark, “Enterprises” stands at 423 (2024), ranking 255 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark?
In Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 7.6% (2024), ranking 1,708 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark?
In Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark?
The nearest to Sankt Veit in der Südsteiermark are Straß in Steiermark (2.3 km), Ehrenhausen an der Weinstraße (4.0 km), Gabersdorf (4.9 km), Wagna (5.7 km), Gamlitz (6.4 km).