Bleiburg: population and statistics
Bleiburg has a population of 4,015 (2026) across 69.8 km², or 57.5 people per km². It ranks 384 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,015 residents
- 69.8 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 488 m
Bleiburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Bleiburg ranks No. 28 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 6.9% in Bleiburg, compared with an average of 5.8% in Carinthia and 6.5% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 458 € in Bleiburg, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,775 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Feistritz ob Bleiburg, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Völkermarkt (10,803 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bleiburg over time
Bleiburg had 4,034 residents in 2016 and 4,015 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,071 |
| 2022 | 4,127 |
| 2023 | 4,103 |
| 2024 | 3,989 |
| 2025 | 3,983 |
| 2026 | 4,015 |
All indicators for Bleiburg
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 | Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 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) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,691 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 383 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 353 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 365 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 406 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 360 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.8 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 638 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 392 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 449 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.6 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,016 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 294 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,203 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 458 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,718 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,736 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) | 1,497 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 458 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.5 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 768 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,528 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.1% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,105 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 407 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.0% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 979 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bleiburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.4% ×1.3
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Manufacturing11.3% ×1.9
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.6% ×3.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Bleiburg
Where is Bleiburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bleiburg?
Bleiburg has 4,015 residents (2026), ranking 384 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bleiburg?
Bleiburg covers 69.8 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Bleiburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bleiburg went from 4,034 to 4,015, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Bleiburg?
Bleiburg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Völkermarkt (district). Latitude 46.590, longitude 14.799.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Bleiburg?
In Bleiburg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 6.9% (2024), ranking 140 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bleiburg?
In Bleiburg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 458 € (2019), ranking 1,718 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bleiburg?
In Bleiburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bleiburg?
The nearest to Bleiburg are Feistritz ob Bleiburg (4.8 km), Ruden (7.7 km), Globasnitz (8.2 km), Neuhaus (9.0 km), Eberndorf (12 km).