Feldkirchen in Kärnten: population and statistics
Feldkirchen in Kärnten has a population of 14,558 (2026) across 77.6 km², or 188 people per km². It ranks 46 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,558 residents
- 77.6 km²
- 188 people/km²
- 553 m
Feldkirchen in Kärnten in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Feldkirchen in Kärnten ranks No. 5 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,270 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,864 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Himmelberg, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (105,734 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,080 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Feldkirchen in Kärnten over time
Feldkirchen in Kärnten had 14,238 residents in 2016 and 14,558 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,289 |
| 2022 | 14,284 |
| 2023 | 14,434 |
| 2024 | 14,427 |
| 2025 | 14,528 |
| 2026 | 14,558 |
All indicators for Feldkirchen in Kärnten
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 | Feldkirchen in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 565 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feldkirchen in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,600 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 47 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feldkirchen in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,190 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 44 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,429 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 47 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.3 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,559 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 48 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 692 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 410 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 772 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,157 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,176 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feldkirchen in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.6% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 6,970 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 82 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 47.9 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 452 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Feldkirchen in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 55.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,867 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Feldkirchen in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 864 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 4,024 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 43 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Feldkirchen in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 729 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Feldkirchen in Kärnten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feldkirchen in Kärnten?
Feldkirchen in Kärnten has 14,558 residents (2026), ranking 46 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Feldkirchen in Kärnten?
Feldkirchen in Kärnten covers 77.6 km², with a density of 188 people per km².
Is the population of Feldkirchen in Kärnten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Feldkirchen in Kärnten went from 14,238 to 14,558, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Feldkirchen in Kärnten?
Feldkirchen in Kärnten is in Carinthia. It belongs to Feldkirchen (district). Latitude 46.724, longitude 14.092.
Private households: what is the figure for Feldkirchen in Kärnten?
In Feldkirchen in Kärnten, “Private households” stands at 6,600 (2024), ranking 47 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Feldkirchen in Kärnten?
In Feldkirchen in Kärnten, “Families” stands at 4,024 (2024), ranking 43 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feldkirchen in Kärnten?
In Feldkirchen in Kärnten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,270 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feldkirchen in Kärnten?
The nearest to Feldkirchen in Kärnten are Himmelberg (5.0 km), St. Urban (6.6 km), Steuerberg (6.9 km), Steindorf am Ossiacher See (7.1 km), Techelsberg am Wörther See (7.3 km).