Diex: population and statistics
Diex has a population of 784 (2026) across 54.8 km², or 14.3 people per km². It ranks 1,829 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 784 residents
- 54.8 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 1,146 m
Diex in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Diex ranks No. 127 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 0 € in Diex, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 74.9% in Diex, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 18.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,244 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,678 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brückl (2,677 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,976 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Diex over time
Diex had 837 residents in 2016 and 784 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 793 |
| 2022 | 785 |
| 2023 | 791 |
| 2024 | 789 |
| 2025 | 788 |
| 2026 | 784 |
All indicators for Diex
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 | Diex | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,924 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Diex | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 305 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,851 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.61 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Diex | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 112 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,409 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 119 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,442 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 149.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 63 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 52 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,943 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.3 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,913 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 198 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,661 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 0 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Diex | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,641 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 253 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,644 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Diex | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.1% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,557 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Diex | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 213 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,853 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Diex | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 74.9% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 18 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: Diex
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work18.0% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services16.0% ×2.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical14.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.0
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance6.0% ×2.3
- Other service activities6.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Diex
Where is Diex?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Diex?
Diex has 784 residents (2026), ranking 1,829 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Diex?
Diex covers 54.8 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Diex growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Diex went from 837 to 784, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Diex?
Diex is in Carinthia. It belongs to Völkermarkt (district). Latitude 46.744, longitude 14.617.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Diex?
In Diex, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 0 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Diex?
In Diex, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 74.9% (2024), ranking 18 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Diex?
In Diex, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,244 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Diex?
The nearest to Diex are Brückl (6.2 km), Eberstein (8.3 km), Völkermarkt (9.2 km), Griffen (9.9 km), Klein St. Paul (12 km).