Feistritz ob Bleiburg: population and statistics
Feistritz ob Bleiburg has a population of 2,244 (2026) across 54.1 km², or 41.4 people per km². It ranks 853 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,244 residents
- 54.1 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 541 m
Feistritz ob Bleiburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Feistritz ob Bleiburg ranks No. 56 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,565 € in Feistritz ob Bleiburg, compared with an average of 504 € in Carinthia and 564 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 86.0 in Feistritz ob Bleiburg, compared with an average of 48.4 in Carinthia and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,584 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Globasnitz, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bleiburg (4,015 residents), 4.8 km away.
Population of Feistritz ob Bleiburg over time
Feistritz ob Bleiburg had 2,141 residents in 2016 and 2,244 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,194 |
| 2022 | 2,182 |
| 2023 | 2,191 |
| 2024 | 2,266 |
| 2025 | 2,241 |
| 2026 | 2,244 |
All indicators for Feistritz ob Bleiburg
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 ob Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,012 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feistritz ob Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 932 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 860 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feistritz ob Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 148 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,078 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 168 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,057 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.0 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,576 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 178 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,096 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.3 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,661 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,565 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 34 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 314 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,791 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feistritz ob Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,814 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.9% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 243 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,926 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 345 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 86.0 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 89 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Feistritz ob Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.1% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,471 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Feistritz ob Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.7% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 532 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 646 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 861 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Feistritz ob Bleiburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.3% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 777 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.1% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 604 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Feistritz ob Bleiburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.3% ×1.4
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services9.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feistritz ob Bleiburg?
Feistritz ob Bleiburg has 2,244 residents (2026), ranking 853 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Feistritz ob Bleiburg?
Feistritz ob Bleiburg covers 54.1 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Feistritz ob Bleiburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Feistritz ob Bleiburg went from 2,141 to 2,244, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Feistritz ob Bleiburg?
Feistritz ob Bleiburg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Völkermarkt (district). Latitude 46.557, longitude 14.759.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Feistritz ob Bleiburg?
In Feistritz ob Bleiburg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,565 € (2019), ranking 34 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Feistritz ob Bleiburg?
In Feistritz ob Bleiburg, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 86.0 (2024), ranking 89 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feistritz ob Bleiburg?
In Feistritz ob Bleiburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feistritz ob Bleiburg?
The nearest to Feistritz ob Bleiburg are Globasnitz (4.3 km), Bleiburg (4.8 km), Eberndorf (9.6 km), Ruden (11 km), Sittersdorf (12 km).