Dellach im Drautal: population and statistics
Dellach im Drautal has a population of 1,604 (2026) across 76.1 km², or 21.1 people per km². It ranks 1,211 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,604 residents
- 76.1 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 602 m
Dellach im Drautal in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Dellach im Drautal ranks No. 87 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.4% in Dellach im Drautal, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,303 € in Dellach im Drautal, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,171 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 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,662 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Irschen, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kötschach-Mauthen (3,316 residents), 9.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,684 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Dellach im Drautal over time
Dellach im Drautal had 1,625 residents in 2016 and 1,604 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,597 |
| 2022 | 1,583 |
| 2023 | 1,576 |
| 2024 | 1,606 |
| 2025 | 1,626 |
| 2026 | 1,604 |
All indicators for Dellach im Drautal
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 | Dellach im Drautal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dellach im Drautal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 714 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,131 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dellach im Drautal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 118 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,356 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 137 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,292 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.3 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,271 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 129 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,413 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.4 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,629 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 357 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 937 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,303 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 209 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dellach im Drautal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.8% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,313 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 611 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,030 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 765 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dellach im Drautal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.1% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,673 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dellach im Drautal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 472 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,197 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dellach im Drautal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.4% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 154 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Dellach im Drautal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.6% ×1.5
- Manufacturing11.0% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services11.0% ×1.5
- Construction9.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.6
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Finance and insurance3.9% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Dellach im Drautal
Where is Dellach im Drautal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dellach im Drautal?
Dellach im Drautal has 1,604 residents (2026), ranking 1,211 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dellach im Drautal?
Dellach im Drautal covers 76.1 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Dellach im Drautal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dellach im Drautal went from 1,625 to 1,604, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Dellach im Drautal?
Dellach im Drautal is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.737, longitude 13.076.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Dellach im Drautal?
In Dellach im Drautal, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.4% (2024), ranking 154 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Dellach im Drautal?
In Dellach im Drautal, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,303 € (2019), ranking 209 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dellach im Drautal?
In Dellach im Drautal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dellach im Drautal?
The nearest to Dellach im Drautal are Irschen (4.4 km), Berg im Drautal (4.4 km), Oberdrauburg (8.0 km), Greifenburg (8.1 km), Dellach (8.5 km).