Brückl: population and statistics
Brückl has a population of 2,677 (2026) across 46.7 km², or 57.3 people per km². It ranks 690 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,677 residents
- 46.7 km²
- 57 people/km²
- 542 m
Brückl in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Brückl ranks No. 47 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 5.5% in Brückl, compared with an average of 5.8% in Carinthia and 6.5% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 621 € in Brückl, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,217 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,541 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Diex, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Völkermarkt (10,803 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,868 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Brückl over time
Brückl had 2,771 residents in 2016 and 2,677 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,742 |
| 2022 | 2,719 |
| 2023 | 2,735 |
| 2024 | 2,757 |
| 2025 | 2,734 |
| 2026 | 2,677 |
All indicators for Brückl
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 | Brückl | 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) | 24.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 499 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brückl | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,216 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 624 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brückl | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 210 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 239 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 703 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.8 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,171 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 231 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 834 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.3 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,422 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 284 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,245 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 621 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,595 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brückl | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 323 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 981 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 694 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 839 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brückl | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,275 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Brückl | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 864 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 797 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 662 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Brückl | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.0% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,374 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Brückl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work18.3% ×1.8
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.6
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Construction5.7% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Brückl
Where is Brückl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brückl?
Brückl has 2,677 residents (2026), ranking 690 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Brückl?
Brückl covers 46.7 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Brückl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brückl went from 2,771 to 2,677, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Brückl?
Brückl is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.753, longitude 14.536.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Brückl?
In Brückl, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 5.5% (2024), ranking 323 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Brückl?
In Brückl, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 621 € (2019), ranking 1,595 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brückl?
In Brückl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,217 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brückl?
The nearest to Brückl are Diex (6.2 km), Eberstein (6.4 km), St. Georgen am Längsee (8.5 km), Klein St. Paul (9.2 km), Magdalensberg (9.9 km).