St. Peter am Kammersberg: population and statistics
St. Peter am Kammersberg has a population of 1,974 (2026) across 84.2 km², or 23.4 people per km². It ranks 974 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,974 residents
- 84.2 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 838 m
St. Peter am Kammersberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, St. Peter am Kammersberg ranks No. 173 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.7% in St. Peter am Kammersberg, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 142.0 in St. Peter am Kammersberg, compared with an average of 96.3 in Styria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 45.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 1,066 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 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,794 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schöder, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Murau (3,337 residents), 8.0 km away.
Population of St. Peter am Kammersberg over time
St. Peter am Kammersberg had 2,076 residents in 2016 and 1,974 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,028 |
| 2022 | 2,002 |
| 2023 | 1,993 |
| 2024 | 1,973 |
| 2025 | 1,978 |
| 2026 | 1,974 |
All indicators for St. Peter am Kammersberg
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 | St. Peter am Kammersberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 500 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Peter am Kammersberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 729 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,107 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.64 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 150 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Peter am Kammersberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 260 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 555 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 281 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 574 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 142.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 89 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 226 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 860 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 514 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 189 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,706 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,871 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 124 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Peter am Kammersberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 558 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,096 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,179 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Peter am Kammersberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,449 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Peter am Kammersberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 573 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 974 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Peter am Kammersberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.7% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 69 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,410 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Peter am Kammersberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work45.3% ×4.5
- Wholesale and retail trade12.0% ×0.5
- Other service activities10.2% ×1.2
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.0% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical2.7% ×0.2
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Peter am Kammersberg?
St. Peter am Kammersberg has 1,974 residents (2026), ranking 974 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Peter am Kammersberg?
St. Peter am Kammersberg covers 84.2 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of St. Peter am Kammersberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Peter am Kammersberg went from 2,076 to 1,974, a change of −4.9%.
Where is St. Peter am Kammersberg?
St. Peter am Kammersberg is in Styria. It belongs to Murau (district). Latitude 47.183, longitude 14.183.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for St. Peter am Kammersberg?
In St. Peter am Kammersberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.7% (2024), ranking 69 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Peter am Kammersberg?
In St. Peter am Kammersberg, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 142.0 (2024), ranking 89 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Peter am Kammersberg?
In St. Peter am Kammersberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 1,066 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Peter am Kammersberg?
The nearest to St. Peter am Kammersberg are Schöder (5.4 km), Oberwölz (7.7 km), Murau (8.0 km), Ranten (8.2 km), Krakau (13 km).