Dellach: population and statistics
Dellach has a population of 1,185 (2026) across 36.5 km², or 32.5 people per km². It ranks 1,540 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,185 residents
- 36.5 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 669 m
Dellach in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Dellach ranks No. 107 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.1% in Dellach, compared with an average of 24.7% in Carinthia and 20.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.7% in Dellach, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,272 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,109 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kötschach-Mauthen (3,316 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,088 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Dellach over time
Dellach had 1,235 residents in 2016 and 1,185 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,210 |
| 2022 | 1,201 |
| 2023 | 1,195 |
| 2024 | 1,183 |
| 2025 | 1,185 |
| 2026 | 1,185 |
All indicators for Dellach
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 | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,841 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 129 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 475 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,570 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 106 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,454 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 118 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,448 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.7 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 706 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 116 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,529 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.9 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,005 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 210 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,603 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 462 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,713 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.8% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,629 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 339 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,446 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,158 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.3% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,510 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 359 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,510 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 128 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Dellach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing14.7% ×2.4
- Administrative and support services12.9% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services12.1% ×1.6
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.4
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Dellach
Where is Dellach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dellach?
Dellach has 1,185 residents (2026), ranking 1,540 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dellach?
Dellach covers 36.5 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Dellach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dellach went from 1,235 to 1,185, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Dellach?
Dellach is in Carinthia. It belongs to Hermagor (district). Latitude 46.661, longitude 13.079.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Dellach?
In Dellach, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.1% (2026), ranking 104 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Dellach?
In Dellach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.7% (2024), ranking 128 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dellach?
In Dellach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,272 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dellach?
The nearest to Dellach are Kötschach-Mauthen (6.1 km), Kirchbach (8.2 km), Dellach im Drautal (8.5 km), Berg im Drautal (10 km), Irschen (11 km).