Albeck: population and statistics
Albeck has a population of 940 (2026) across 99.5 km², or 9.4 people per km². It ranks 1,718 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 940 residents
- 99.5 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 993 m
Albeck in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Albeck ranks No. 121 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 141.8 in Albeck, compared with an average of 98.3 in Carinthia and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,156 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,938 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steuerberg (1,573 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,624 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Albeck over time
Albeck had 1,027 residents in 2016 and 940 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 966 |
| 2022 | 1,006 |
| 2023 | 978 |
| 2024 | 975 |
| 2025 | 965 |
| 2026 | 940 |
All indicators for Albeck
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 | Albeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 131 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 123 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 450 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,610 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 126 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,279 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 137 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,292 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.8 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 90 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 101 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,640 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.4 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 684 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 468 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 617 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,628 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 851 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,736 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 243 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,667 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.2 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,332 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Albeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.5% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,544 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Albeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 983 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 262 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,739 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Albeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 361 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 729 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Albeck
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.8% ×3.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services11.9% ×1.5
- Manufacturing8.9% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.9% ×5.4
- Transport and storage5.0% ×2.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Albeck
Where is Albeck?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albeck?
Albeck has 940 residents (2026), ranking 1,718 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Albeck?
Albeck covers 99.5 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Albeck growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Albeck went from 1,027 to 940, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Albeck?
Albeck is in Carinthia. It belongs to Feldkirchen (district). Latitude 46.817, longitude 14.100.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albeck?
In Albeck, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 141.8 (2024), ranking 90 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Median age: what is the figure for Albeck?
In Albeck, “Median age” stands at 52.6 years (2026), ranking 123 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Albeck?
In Albeck, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,156 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Albeck?
The nearest to Albeck are Steuerberg (3.9 km), Deutsch-Griffen (4.7 km), Glödnitz (5.7 km), Weitensfeld im Gurktal (7.8 km), Himmelberg (9.0 km).