Eisenkappel-Vellach: population and statistics
Eisenkappel-Vellach has a population of 2,211 (2026) across 199.5 km², or 11.1 people per km². It ranks 875 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,211 residents
- 199.5 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 617 m
Eisenkappel-Vellach in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Eisenkappel-Vellach ranks No. 57 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 67.4% in Eisenkappel-Vellach, compared with an average of 73.3% in Carinthia and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,019 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,947 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sittersdorf, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eberndorf (5,983 residents), 12 km away.
Population of Eisenkappel-Vellach over time
Eisenkappel-Vellach had 2,402 residents in 2016 and 2,211 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,230 |
| 2022 | 2,193 |
| 2023 | 2,194 |
| 2024 | 2,208 |
| 2025 | 2,218 |
| 2026 | 2,211 |
All indicators for Eisenkappel-Vellach
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 | Eisenkappel-Vellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.4% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,825 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) | 53.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 92 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eisenkappel-Vellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,010 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 776 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eisenkappel-Vellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 166 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 975 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 192 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 930 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.6 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,184 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 157 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,210 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.0 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,855 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 262 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,346 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,620 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 380 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eisenkappel-Vellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 67.4% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,946 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 107 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 625 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,010 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.2 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,179 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eisenkappel-Vellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.2% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,693 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eisenkappel-Vellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 550 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 568 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 988 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eisenkappel-Vellach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eisenkappel-Vellach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.4% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services18.5% ×2.5
- Other service activities9.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
- Construction5.1% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eisenkappel-Vellach?
Eisenkappel-Vellach has 2,211 residents (2026), ranking 875 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eisenkappel-Vellach?
Eisenkappel-Vellach covers 199.5 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Eisenkappel-Vellach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eisenkappel-Vellach went from 2,402 to 2,211, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Eisenkappel-Vellach?
Eisenkappel-Vellach is in Carinthia. It belongs to Völkermarkt (district). Latitude 46.486, longitude 14.596.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Eisenkappel-Vellach?
In Eisenkappel-Vellach, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 67.4% (2024), ranking 1,946 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Median age: what is the figure for Eisenkappel-Vellach?
In Eisenkappel-Vellach, “Median age” stands at 53.2 years (2026), ranking 92 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eisenkappel-Vellach?
In Eisenkappel-Vellach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,019 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eisenkappel-Vellach?
The nearest to Eisenkappel-Vellach are Sittersdorf (6.5 km), Gallizien (10 km), Globasnitz (11 km), Eberndorf (12 km), St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See (14 km).