Söding-Sankt Johann: population and statistics
Söding-Sankt Johann has a population of 4,437 (2026) across 19.4 km², or 229 people per km². It ranks 331 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,437 residents
- 19.4 km²
- 229 people/km²
- 343 m
Söding-Sankt Johann in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Söding-Sankt Johann ranks No. 63 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 38 € in Söding-Sankt Johann, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,217 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,714 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mooskirchen, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hitzendorf (7,418 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,868 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Söding-Sankt Johann over time
Söding-Sankt Johann had 4,042 residents in 2016 and 4,437 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,145 |
| 2022 | 4,163 |
| 2023 | 4,272 |
| 2024 | 4,324 |
| 2025 | 4,357 |
| 2026 | 4,437 |
All indicators for Söding-Sankt Johann
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 | Söding-Sankt Johann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Söding-Sankt Johann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,837 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 347 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Söding-Sankt Johann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 378 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 325 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 426 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 333 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 789 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 551 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 270 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 320 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 325 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,066 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 38 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,933 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Söding-Sankt Johann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,513 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 453 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 877 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Söding-Sankt Johann | 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 | Söding-Sankt Johann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,230 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,316 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 316 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Söding-Sankt Johann | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 777 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 493 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Söding-Sankt Johann
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.2% ×1.1
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Health and social work9.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Söding-Sankt Johann?
Söding-Sankt Johann has 4,437 residents (2026), ranking 331 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Söding-Sankt Johann?
Söding-Sankt Johann covers 19.4 km², with a density of 229 people per km².
Is the population of Söding-Sankt Johann growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Söding-Sankt Johann went from 4,042 to 4,437, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Söding-Sankt Johann?
Söding-Sankt Johann is in Styria. It belongs to Voitsberg (district). Latitude 47.000, longitude 15.290.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Söding-Sankt Johann?
In Söding-Sankt Johann, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 38 € (2019), ranking 1,933 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Families: what is the figure for Söding-Sankt Johann?
In Söding-Sankt Johann, “Families” stands at 1,316 (2024), ranking 316 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Söding-Sankt Johann?
In Söding-Sankt Johann, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,217 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Söding-Sankt Johann?
The nearest to Söding-Sankt Johann are Mooskirchen (1.8 km), Hitzendorf (4.0 km), Haselsdorf-Tobelbad (4.3 km), Lieboch (4.6 km), Krottendorf-Gaisfeld (5.7 km).