Bad Kleinkirchheim: population and statistics
Bad Kleinkirchheim has a population of 1,623 (2026) across 74.0 km², or 21.9 people per km². It ranks 1,197 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,623 residents
- 74.0 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 1,057 m
Bad Kleinkirchheim in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Bad Kleinkirchheim ranks No. 86 by population.
Share of people under 15: 9.0% in Bad Kleinkirchheim, compared with an average of 12.9% in Carinthia and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 42.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,370 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Feld am See, 5.5 km away.
Population of Bad Kleinkirchheim over time
Bad Kleinkirchheim had 1,691 residents in 2016 and 1,623 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,678 |
| 2022 | 1,664 |
| 2023 | 1,682 |
| 2024 | 1,663 |
| 2025 | 1,657 |
| 2026 | 1,623 |
All indicators for Bad Kleinkirchheim
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 Kleinkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.0% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,976 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.9% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 74 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 33 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Kleinkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 851 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 944 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.90 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Kleinkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 295 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 468 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 325 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 470 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 198.0 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 18 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 354 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 507 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 218.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 30 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 2,067 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 13 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 353 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,776 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Kleinkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.0% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,853 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.4% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 105 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,238 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 559 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 75.4 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 130 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Kleinkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 40.7% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,949 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Kleinkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 90 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 442 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,279 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Kleinkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,140 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Kleinkirchheim
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services42.7% ×5.8
- Wholesale and retail trade13.5% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities6.3% ×0.7
- Construction2.6% ×0.4
- Manufacturing2.0% ×0.3
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Kleinkirchheim?
Bad Kleinkirchheim has 1,623 residents (2026), ranking 1,197 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Kleinkirchheim?
Bad Kleinkirchheim covers 74.0 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Kleinkirchheim growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Kleinkirchheim went from 1,691 to 1,623, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Bad Kleinkirchheim?
Bad Kleinkirchheim is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.814, longitude 13.793.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Bad Kleinkirchheim?
In Bad Kleinkirchheim, “Share of people under 15” stands at 9.0% (2026), ranking 1,976 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Bad Kleinkirchheim?
In Bad Kleinkirchheim, “Average household size” stands at 1.90 persons (2024), ranking 1,975 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Kleinkirchheim?
In Bad Kleinkirchheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Kleinkirchheim?
The nearest to Bad Kleinkirchheim are Feld am See (5.5 km), Radenthein (7.2 km), Reichenau (8.9 km), Afritz am See (9.6 km), Arriach (10 km).