St. Veit in Defereggen: population and statistics
St. Veit in Defereggen has a population of 616 (2026) across 61.5 km², or 10.0 people per km². It ranks 1,928 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 616 residents
- 61.5 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 1,454 m
St. Veit in Defereggen in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, St. Veit in Defereggen ranks No. 235 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 11.9% in St. Veit in Defereggen, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 33.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,126 kWh a year here.
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- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,611 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hopfgarten in Defereggen, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Virgen (2,227 residents), 9.0 km away.
Population of St. Veit in Defereggen over time
St. Veit in Defereggen had 693 residents in 2016 and 616 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 636 |
| 2022 | 632 |
| 2023 | 628 |
| 2024 | 623 |
| 2025 | 616 |
| 2026 | 616 |
All indicators for St. Veit in Defereggen
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. Veit in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,135 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 436 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,877 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Veit in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 224 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,964 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.77 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 52 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Veit in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 47 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,949 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 53 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,941 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.5 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,220 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 63 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,874 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.3 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 840 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 176 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,786 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 824 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,438 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Veit in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.1% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,791 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 11.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 18 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 111 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,970 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,752 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Veit in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.1% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,178 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Veit in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.7% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 168 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,942 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Veit in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.1% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.1% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,906 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Veit in Defereggen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services33.9% ×4.6
- Manufacturing11.3% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.1% ×7.4
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.2% ×1.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Veit in Defereggen?
St. Veit in Defereggen has 616 residents (2026), ranking 1,928 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Veit in Defereggen?
St. Veit in Defereggen covers 61.5 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of St. Veit in Defereggen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Veit in Defereggen went from 693 to 616, a change of −11.1%.
Where is St. Veit in Defereggen?
St. Veit in Defereggen is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 46.926, longitude 12.426.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for St. Veit in Defereggen?
In St. Veit in Defereggen, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 11.9% (2024), ranking 18 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for St. Veit in Defereggen?
In St. Veit in Defereggen, “Average household size” stands at 2.77 persons (2024), ranking 52 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Veit in Defereggen?
In St. Veit in Defereggen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,126 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Veit in Defereggen?
The nearest to St. Veit in Defereggen are Hopfgarten in Defereggen (7.1 km), Virgen (9.0 km), Matrei in Osttirol (12 km), Prägraten am Großvenediger (12 km), Innervillgraten (14 km).