Feld am See: population and statistics
Feld am See has a population of 1,050 (2026) across 33.7 km², or 31.2 people per km². It ranks 1,647 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,050 residents
- 33.7 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 750 m
Feld am See in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Feld am See ranks No. 115 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.2% in Feld am See, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 80 € in Feld am See, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,717 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Radenthein (5,686 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,564 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Feld am See over time
Feld am See had 1,124 residents in 2016 and 1,050 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,080 |
| 2022 | 1,071 |
| 2023 | 1,076 |
| 2024 | 1,060 |
| 2025 | 1,042 |
| 2026 | 1,050 |
All indicators for Feld am See
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 | Feld am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.0% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 241 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 311 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feld am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 466 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,579 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feld am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 93 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,581 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 103 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,580 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 765 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) | 103.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 788 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 417 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 751 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 80 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,917 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feld am See | 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) | 5.7% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 259 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,626 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.7 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,356 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Feld am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.6% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,287 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Feld am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.6% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,123 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 315 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,619 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Feld am See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.2% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 54 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Feld am See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.4% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade19.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×1.1
- Construction13.1% ×2.0
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication2.8% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Feld am See
Where is Feld am See?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feld am See?
Feld am See has 1,050 residents (2026), ranking 1,647 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Feld am See?
Feld am See covers 33.7 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Feld am See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Feld am See went from 1,124 to 1,050, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Feld am See?
Feld am See is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.776, longitude 13.747.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Feld am See?
In Feld am See, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.2% (2024), ranking 54 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Feld am See?
In Feld am See, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 80 € (2019), ranking 1,917 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feld am See?
In Feld am See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feld am See?
The nearest to Feld am See are Radenthein (4.5 km), Bad Kleinkirchheim (5.5 km), Afritz am See (6.7 km), Fresach (8.2 km), Arriach (9.3 km).