Deutsch-Griffen: population and statistics
Deutsch-Griffen has a population of 820 (2026) across 71.6 km², or 11.5 people per km². It ranks 1,807 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 820 residents
- 71.6 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 819 m
Deutsch-Griffen in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Deutsch-Griffen ranks No. 125 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 62.3% in Deutsch-Griffen, compared with an average of 73.3% in Carinthia and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.6% in Deutsch-Griffen, compared with an average of 15.0% in Carinthia and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,022 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Glödnitz, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steuerberg (1,573 residents), 8.6 km away.
Population of Deutsch-Griffen over time
Deutsch-Griffen had 928 residents in 2016 and 820 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 881 |
| 2022 | 854 |
| 2023 | 851 |
| 2024 | 841 |
| 2025 | 822 |
| 2026 | 820 |
All indicators for Deutsch-Griffen
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 | Deutsch-Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.1% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,713 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) | 52.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 103 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,914 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Deutsch-Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 303 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,854 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Deutsch-Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 88 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 92 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,684 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.4 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 388 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 50 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,954 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.0 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,946 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 165 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,825 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 236 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,832 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Deutsch-Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 62.3% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,972 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 164 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,846 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.9 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,651 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Deutsch-Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.6% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,584 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Deutsch-Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 215 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,847 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Deutsch-Griffen | 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) | 5.6% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,931 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Deutsch-Griffen
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
- Accommodation and food services16.0% ×2.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.0% ×11.0
- Construction12.0% ×1.8
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services10.0% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical4.0% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Deutsch-Griffen
Where is Deutsch-Griffen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Deutsch-Griffen?
Deutsch-Griffen has 820 residents (2026), ranking 1,807 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Deutsch-Griffen?
Deutsch-Griffen covers 71.6 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Deutsch-Griffen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Deutsch-Griffen went from 928 to 820, a change of −11.6%.
Where is Deutsch-Griffen?
Deutsch-Griffen is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.855, longitude 14.074.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Deutsch-Griffen?
In Deutsch-Griffen, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 62.3% (2024), ranking 1,972 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Deutsch-Griffen?
In Deutsch-Griffen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.6% (2024), ranking 1,931 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Deutsch-Griffen?
In Deutsch-Griffen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Deutsch-Griffen?
The nearest to Deutsch-Griffen are Glödnitz (3.5 km), Albeck (4.7 km), Steuerberg (8.6 km), Weitensfeld im Gurktal (9.0 km), Gnesau (12 km).