Afritz am See: population and statistics
Afritz am See has a population of 1,480 (2026) across 28.1 km², or 52.7 people per km². It ranks 1,311 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,480 residents
- 28.1 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 707 m
Afritz am See in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Afritz am See ranks No. 95 by population.
Share of women: 52.2% in Afritz am See, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.9% in Afritz am See, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,262 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,931 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Arriach, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weißenstein (2,885 residents), 7.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,048 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Afritz am See over time
Afritz am See had 1,433 residents in 2016 and 1,480 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,433 |
| 2022 | 1,422 |
| 2023 | 1,450 |
| 2024 | 1,454 |
| 2025 | 1,480 |
| 2026 | 1,480 |
All indicators for Afritz am See
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 | Afritz am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 212 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 78 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Afritz am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 597 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,337 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Afritz am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 106 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,454 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 117 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,456 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,454 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 130 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,399 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,369 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 233 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,499 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 746 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,497 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Afritz am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,327 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 319 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,476 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,565 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Afritz am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 811 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Afritz am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,214 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 405 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,379 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Afritz am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.9% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Afritz am See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services13.5% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services11.9% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.9% ×3.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Afritz am See
Where is Afritz am See?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Afritz am See?
Afritz am See has 1,480 residents (2026), ranking 1,311 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Afritz am See?
Afritz am See covers 28.1 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Afritz am See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Afritz am See went from 1,433 to 1,480, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Afritz am See?
Afritz am See is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.727, longitude 13.800.
Share of women: what is the figure for Afritz am See?
In Afritz am See, “Share of women” stands at 52.2% (2026), ranking 78 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Afritz am See?
In Afritz am See, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.9% (2024), ranking 210 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Afritz am See?
In Afritz am See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,262 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Afritz am See?
The nearest to Afritz am See are Arriach (3.8 km), Feld am See (6.7 km), Weißenstein (7.7 km), Treffen am Ossiacher See (7.8 km), Fresach (8.4 km).