Eberndorf: population and statistics
Eberndorf has a population of 5,983 (2026) across 67.8 km², or 88.2 people per km². It ranks 199 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,983 residents
- 67.8 km²
- 88 people/km²
- 478 m
Eberndorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Eberndorf ranks No. 16 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 14 € in Eberndorf, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,205 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,501 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Völkermarkt (10,803 residents), 7.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,820 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Eberndorf over time
Eberndorf had 5,863 residents in 2016 and 5,983 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,843 |
| 2022 | 5,919 |
| 2023 | 5,914 |
| 2024 | 5,914 |
| 2025 | 5,989 |
| 2026 | 5,983 |
All indicators for Eberndorf
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 | Eberndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.4% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 413 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eberndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,602 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 207 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eberndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 446 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 227 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 507 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 231 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.9 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,246 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 605 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 219 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 880 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 313 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,116 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 14 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,942 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eberndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.0% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 232 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,891 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 354 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.7 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,021 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eberndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.4% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,300 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eberndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.1% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,719 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 200 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eberndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.2% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 296 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,010 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eberndorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services10.9% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.4% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Eberndorf
Where is Eberndorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eberndorf?
Eberndorf has 5,983 residents (2026), ranking 199 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eberndorf?
Eberndorf covers 67.8 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Eberndorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eberndorf went from 5,863 to 5,983, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Eberndorf?
Eberndorf is in Carinthia. It belongs to Völkermarkt (district). Latitude 46.591, longitude 14.644.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Eberndorf?
In Eberndorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 14 € (2019), ranking 1,942 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Private households: what is the figure for Eberndorf?
In Eberndorf, “Private households” stands at 2,602 (2024), ranking 207 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eberndorf?
In Eberndorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,205 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eberndorf?
The nearest to Eberndorf are St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See (5.8 km), Globasnitz (5.9 km), Sittersdorf (6.0 km), Völkermarkt (7.9 km), Feistritz ob Bleiburg (9.6 km).