Eberstein: population and statistics
Eberstein has a population of 1,233 (2026) across 65.2 km², or 18.9 people per km². It ranks 1,509 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,233 residents
- 65.2 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 574 m
Eberstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Eberstein ranks No. 103 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 37 € in Eberstein, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 7.0% in Eberstein, compared with an average of 5.8% in Carinthia and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,134 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Klein St. Paul, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brückl (2,677 residents), 6.4 km away.
Population of Eberstein over time
Eberstein had 1,319 residents in 2016 and 1,233 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,216 |
| 2022 | 1,230 |
| 2023 | 1,218 |
| 2024 | 1,223 |
| 2025 | 1,227 |
| 2026 | 1,233 |
All indicators for Eberstein
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 | Eberstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.3% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 145 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 392 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eberstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 520 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,477 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eberstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 124 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,294 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 135 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,318 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 420 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 109 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,577 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.4 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,354 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 231 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,506 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 37 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,934 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eberstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,754 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.0% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 130 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 331 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,458 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.0 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,240 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eberstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.4% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,348 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eberstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 333 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,568 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eberstein | 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) | 7.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eberstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.2% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services15.1% ×2.0
- Manufacturing9.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.6
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Transport and storage5.7% ×2.6
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services3.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Eberstein
Where is Eberstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eberstein?
Eberstein has 1,233 residents (2026), ranking 1,509 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eberstein?
Eberstein covers 65.2 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Eberstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eberstein went from 1,319 to 1,233, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Eberstein?
Eberstein is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.808, longitude 14.559.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Eberstein?
In Eberstein, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 37 € (2019), ranking 1,934 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Eberstein?
In Eberstein, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 7.0% (2024), ranking 130 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eberstein?
In Eberstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eberstein?
The nearest to Eberstein are Klein St. Paul (3.4 km), Brückl (6.4 km), Kappel am Krappfeld (6.5 km), Diex (8.3 km), Althofen (9.6 km).