Arnoldstein: population and statistics
Arnoldstein has a population of 7,171 (2026) across 67.5 km², or 106 people per km². It ranks 161 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,171 residents
- 67.5 km²
- 106 people/km²
- 586 m
Arnoldstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Arnoldstein ranks No. 13 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 152 € in Arnoldstein, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 20° generates about 889 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,452 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hohenthurn, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Villach (66,051 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Arnoldstein over time
Arnoldstein had 7,027 residents in 2016 and 7,171 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,039 |
| 2022 | 7,017 |
| 2023 | 7,042 |
| 2024 | 7,143 |
| 2025 | 7,157 |
| 2026 | 7,171 |
All indicators for Arnoldstein
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 | Arnoldstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arnoldstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,211 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 153 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arnoldstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 426 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 252 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 484 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 259 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.8 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,748 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 622 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 209 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.7 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,405 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 358 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 930 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 152 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,883 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arnoldstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.2% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.6% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 166 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,939 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 341 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.2 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,230 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Arnoldstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.5% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,141 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Arnoldstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 338 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,073 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 154 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Arnoldstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Arnoldstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.3
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Arnoldstein
Where is Arnoldstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arnoldstein?
Arnoldstein has 7,171 residents (2026), ranking 161 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Arnoldstein?
Arnoldstein covers 67.5 km², with a density of 106 people per km².
Is the population of Arnoldstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Arnoldstein went from 7,027 to 7,171, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Arnoldstein?
Arnoldstein is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.549, longitude 13.707.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Arnoldstein?
In Arnoldstein, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 152 € (2019), ranking 1,883 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Private households: what is the figure for Arnoldstein?
In Arnoldstein, “Private households” stands at 3,211 (2024), ranking 153 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arnoldstein?
In Arnoldstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 20° produces about 889 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arnoldstein?
The nearest to Arnoldstein are Hohenthurn (3.8 km), Nötsch im Gailtal (7.9 km), Feistritz an der Gail (8.4 km), Bad Bleiberg (8.5 km), Villach (12 km).