Feistritz im Rosental: population and statistics
Feistritz im Rosental has a population of 2,491 (2026) across 71.9 km², or 34.7 people per km². It ranks 749 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,491 residents
- 71.9 km²
- 35 people/km²
- 505 m
Feistritz im Rosental in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Feistritz im Rosental ranks No. 50 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.3% in Feistritz im Rosental, compared with an average of 24.7% in Carinthia and 20.7% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 5.3% in Feistritz im Rosental, compared with an average of 5.8% in Carinthia and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,190 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,066 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ludmannsdorf, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Jakob im Rosental (4,325 residents), 9.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,760 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Feistritz im Rosental over time
Feistritz im Rosental had 2,484 residents in 2016 and 2,491 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,494 |
| 2022 | 2,545 |
| 2023 | 2,539 |
| 2024 | 2,533 |
| 2025 | 2,502 |
| 2026 | 2,491 |
All indicators for Feistritz im Rosental
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 im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.3% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 219 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 311 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feistritz im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,095 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 696 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feistritz im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 179 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 902 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 205 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 872 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,360 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 261 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 720 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 754 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 376 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 872 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 967 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,316 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feistritz im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 827 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 813 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.1 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 956 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Feistritz im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,188 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Feistritz im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 439 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 713 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 744 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Feistritz im Rosental | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.5% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 547 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Feistritz im Rosental
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services11.9% ×1.5
- Manufacturing11.5% ×1.9
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Feistritz im Rosental
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feistritz im Rosental?
Feistritz im Rosental has 2,491 residents (2026), ranking 749 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Feistritz im Rosental?
Feistritz im Rosental covers 71.9 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Feistritz im Rosental growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Feistritz im Rosental went from 2,484 to 2,491, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Feistritz im Rosental?
Feistritz im Rosental is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt Land (district). Latitude 46.523, longitude 14.172.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Feistritz im Rosental?
In Feistritz im Rosental, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.3% (2026), ranking 219 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Feistritz im Rosental?
In Feistritz im Rosental, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 5.3% (2024), ranking 364 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feistritz im Rosental?
In Feistritz im Rosental, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,190 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feistritz im Rosental?
The nearest to Feistritz im Rosental are Ludmannsdorf (3.4 km), Köttmannsdorf (6.4 km), Keutschach am See (7.9 km), St. Jakob im Rosental (9.2 km), Ferlach (10.0 km).