Althofen: population and statistics
Althofen has a population of 4,976 (2026) across 12.3 km², or 405 people per km². It ranks 281 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,976 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 405 people/km²
- 611 m
Althofen in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Althofen ranks No. 20 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,181 € in Althofen, compared with an average of 504 € in Carinthia and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,285 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,720 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mölbling, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Veit an der Glan (12,178 residents), 14 km away.
Population of Althofen over time
Althofen had 4,772 residents in 2016 and 4,976 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,692 |
| 2022 | 4,702 |
| 2023 | 4,826 |
| 2024 | 4,920 |
| 2025 | 4,950 |
| 2026 | 4,976 |
All indicators for Althofen
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 | Althofen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Althofen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,490 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 223 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.97 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,935 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Althofen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 321 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 414 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 402 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 365 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,382 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 529 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 292 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.3 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 714 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,181 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 65 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,012 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,280 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Althofen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.3% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,688 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 257 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,064 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 148 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 82.4 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 99 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Althofen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 53.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,875 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Althofen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.1% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 688 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,367 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 299 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Althofen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.4% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,368 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Althofen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.1% ×1.2
- Health and social work10.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Althofen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Althofen?
Althofen has 4,976 residents (2026), ranking 281 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Althofen?
Althofen covers 12.3 km², with a density of 405 people per km².
Is the population of Althofen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Althofen went from 4,772 to 4,976, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Althofen?
Althofen is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.867, longitude 14.467.
Average household size: what is the figure for Althofen?
In Althofen, “Average household size” stands at 1.97 persons (2024), ranking 1,935 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Althofen?
In Althofen, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,181 € (2019), ranking 65 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Althofen?
In Althofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,285 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Althofen?
The nearest to Althofen are Mölbling (1.6 km), Kappel am Krappfeld (3.5 km), Guttaring (4.3 km), Micheldorf (6.0 km), Klein St. Paul (6.6 km).