Ferlach: population and statistics
Ferlach has a population of 7,537 (2026) across 117.4 km², or 64.2 people per km². It ranks 147 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,537 residents
- 117.4 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 470 m
Ferlach in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Ferlach ranks No. 12 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 7.1% in Ferlach, compared with an average of 5.8% in Carinthia and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,437 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Maria Rain, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (105,734 residents), 10.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ferlach over time
Ferlach had 7,119 residents in 2016 and 7,537 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,206 |
| 2022 | 7,253 |
| 2023 | 7,340 |
| 2024 | 7,464 |
| 2025 | 7,513 |
| 2026 | 7,537 |
All indicators for Ferlach
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 | Ferlach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.3% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 307 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 500 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ferlach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,464 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 135 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ferlach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 502 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 189 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 574 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 191 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,546 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 802 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 145 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.4 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 712 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 441 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 683 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,711 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 804 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ferlach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.6% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,820 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 123 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,339 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 185 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.5 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 538 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ferlach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.6% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,814 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ferlach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 249 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,083 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 151 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ferlach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.0% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,430 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: Ferlach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.8
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Ferlach
Where is Ferlach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferlach?
Ferlach has 7,537 residents (2026), ranking 147 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ferlach?
Ferlach covers 117.4 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Ferlach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ferlach went from 7,119 to 7,537, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Ferlach?
Ferlach is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt Land (district). Latitude 46.527, longitude 14.302.
Private households: what is the figure for Ferlach?
In Ferlach, “Private households” stands at 3,464 (2024), ranking 135 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Ferlach?
In Ferlach, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 7.1% (2024), ranking 123 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ferlach?
In Ferlach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ferlach?
The nearest to Ferlach are Maria Rain (3.2 km), Köttmannsdorf (6.5 km), Zell (9.0 km), St. Margareten im Rosental (9.1 km), Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (10.0 km).