Feistritz an der Gail: population and statistics
Feistritz an der Gail has a population of 649 (2026) across 19.3 km², or 33.6 people per km². It ranks 1,907 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 649 residents
- 19.3 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 584 m
Feistritz an der Gail in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Feistritz an der Gail ranks No. 131 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,259 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,707 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nötsch im Gailtal (2,358 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,036 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Feistritz an der Gail over time
Feistritz an der Gail had 615 residents in 2016 and 649 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 632 |
| 2022 | 655 |
| 2023 | 654 |
| 2024 | 650 |
| 2025 | 643 |
| 2026 | 649 |
All indicators for Feistritz an der Gail
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 | Feistritz an der Gail | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,152 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feistritz an der Gail | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 267 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,908 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feistritz an der Gail | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 64 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,830 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 65 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,866 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.9 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 667 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 51 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,947 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.6 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,685 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 362 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 911 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,572 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 393 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feistritz an der Gail | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 237 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,677 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 787 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Feistritz an der Gail | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.3% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 552 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Feistritz an der Gail | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 188 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,905 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Feistritz an der Gail | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.3% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 169 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.4% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 564 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Feistritz an der Gail
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing14.3% ×2.4
- Professional, scientific and technical12.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work10.2% ×1.0
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.1% ×2.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Feistritz an der Gail
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feistritz an der Gail?
Feistritz an der Gail has 649 residents (2026), ranking 1,907 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Feistritz an der Gail?
Feistritz an der Gail covers 19.3 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Feistritz an der Gail growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Feistritz an der Gail went from 615 to 649, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Feistritz an der Gail?
Feistritz an der Gail is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.574, longitude 13.604.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Feistritz an der Gail?
In Feistritz an der Gail, “Active trade licences” stands at 51 (2026), ranking 1,947 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
Private households: what is the figure for Feistritz an der Gail?
In Feistritz an der Gail, “Private households” stands at 267 (2024), ranking 1,908 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feistritz an der Gail?
In Feistritz an der Gail, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,259 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feistritz an der Gail?
The nearest to Feistritz an der Gail are Nötsch im Gailtal (2.3 km), Hohenthurn (4.6 km), St. Stefan im Gailtal (8.2 km), Arnoldstein (8.4 km), Bad Bleiberg (8.5 km).