Arriach: population and statistics
Arriach has a population of 1,315 (2026) across 70.8 km², or 18.6 people per km². It ranks 1,431 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,315 residents
- 70.8 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 874 m
Arriach in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Arriach ranks No. 99 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 74.0% in Arriach, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.8% in Arriach, compared with an average of 24.7% in Carinthia and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,251 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,923 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Afritz am See, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Treffen am Ossiacher See (4,493 residents), 6.9 km away.
Population of Arriach over time
Arriach had 1,351 residents in 2016 and 1,315 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,326 |
| 2022 | 1,317 |
| 2023 | 1,329 |
| 2024 | 1,341 |
| 2025 | 1,333 |
| 2026 | 1,315 |
All indicators for Arriach
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 | Arriach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.8% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 177 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 231 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arriach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 547 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,428 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arriach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 138 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,168 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 146 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,218 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.9 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 422 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 119 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,496 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.5 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,273 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 177 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,778 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,801 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 742 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arriach | 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) | 4.7% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 252 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,648 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.0 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,698 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Arriach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.1% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,364 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Arriach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.3% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 389 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,420 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Arriach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 74.0% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 33 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Arriach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing15.3% ×2.5
- Administrative and support services11.0% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.2% ×9.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services9.3% ×1.3
- Construction5.1% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.2% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Arriach
Where is Arriach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arriach?
Arriach has 1,315 residents (2026), ranking 1,431 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Arriach?
Arriach covers 70.8 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Arriach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Arriach went from 1,351 to 1,315, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Arriach?
Arriach is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.730, longitude 13.850.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Arriach?
In Arriach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 74.0% (2024), ranking 33 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Arriach?
In Arriach, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.8% (2026), ranking 177 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arriach?
In Arriach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,251 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arriach?
The nearest to Arriach are Afritz am See (3.8 km), Treffen am Ossiacher See (6.9 km), Feld am See (9.3 km), Gnesau (10 km), Bad Kleinkirchheim (10 km).