Bad Bleiberg: population and statistics
Bad Bleiberg has a population of 2,109 (2026) across 44.8 km², or 47.1 people per km². It ranks 914 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,109 residents
- 44.8 km²
- 47 people/km²
- 916 m
Bad Bleiberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Bad Bleiberg ranks No. 60 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 58.1 in Bad Bleiberg, compared with an average of 98.3 in Carinthia and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 1,054 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,269 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Nötsch im Gailtal, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arnoldstein (7,171 residents), 8.5 km away.
Population of Bad Bleiberg over time
Bad Bleiberg had 2,332 residents in 2016 and 2,109 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,190 |
| 2022 | 2,176 |
| 2023 | 2,203 |
| 2024 | 2,166 |
| 2025 | 2,141 |
| 2026 | 2,109 |
All indicators for Bad Bleiberg
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 | Bad Bleiberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.4% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 67 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 111 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Bleiberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,071 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 719 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.01 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,908 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Bleiberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 111 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,417 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 125 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,399 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,909 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 188 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,045 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,326 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 361 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 915 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,064 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,247 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Bleiberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,754 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.9% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 140 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 530 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,140 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.7 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,356 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Bleiberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.1% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Bleiberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 550 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 631 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 887 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Bleiberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.4% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 413 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: Bad Bleiberg
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
- Professional, scientific and technical14.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services10.8% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services9.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.8% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Bleiberg
Where is Bad Bleiberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Bleiberg?
Bad Bleiberg has 2,109 residents (2026), ranking 914 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Bleiberg?
Bad Bleiberg covers 44.8 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Bleiberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Bleiberg went from 2,332 to 2,109, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Bad Bleiberg?
Bad Bleiberg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.624, longitude 13.688.
Average household size: what is the figure for Bad Bleiberg?
In Bad Bleiberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.01 persons (2024), ranking 1,908 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bad Bleiberg?
In Bad Bleiberg, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58.1 (2024), ranking 1,909 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Bleiberg?
In Bad Bleiberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 1,054 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Bleiberg?
The nearest to Bad Bleiberg are Nötsch im Gailtal (6.3 km), Weißenstein (7.0 km), Hohenthurn (7.8 km), Feistritz an der Gail (8.5 km), Arnoldstein (8.5 km).