Ferndorf: population and statistics
Ferndorf has a population of 2,020 (2026) across 31.4 km², or 64.3 people per km². It ranks 954 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,020 residents
- 31.4 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 520 m
Ferndorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Ferndorf ranks No. 62 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 76.3% in Ferndorf, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 69.1% in Ferndorf, compared with an average of 73.3% in Carinthia and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,294 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 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,402 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Paternion (5,762 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,176 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ferndorf over time
Ferndorf had 2,187 residents in 2016 and 2,020 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,074 |
| 2022 | 2,040 |
| 2023 | 2,032 |
| 2024 | 2,024 |
| 2025 | 2,013 |
| 2026 | 2,020 |
All indicators for Ferndorf
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 | Ferndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,841 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.7% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 185 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 164 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ferndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 923 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 871 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.18 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,612 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ferndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 140 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,150 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 154 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,155 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.4 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,547 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 170 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,144 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.2 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,482 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 221 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,554 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,269 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,089 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ferndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.1% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,914 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.0% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 130 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 393 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,347 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.5 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,673 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ferndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 717 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ferndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.0% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 600 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 942 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ferndorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 76.3% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 6 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.4% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,550 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ferndorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.0% ×0.9
- Construction14.4% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services11.4% ×1.4
- Manufacturing10.2% ×1.7
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Ferndorf
Where is Ferndorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferndorf?
Ferndorf has 2,020 residents (2026), ranking 954 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ferndorf?
Ferndorf covers 31.4 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Ferndorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ferndorf went from 2,187 to 2,020, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Ferndorf?
Ferndorf is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.736, longitude 13.626.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Ferndorf?
In Ferndorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 76.3% (2024), ranking 6 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Ferndorf?
In Ferndorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 69.1% (2024), ranking 1,914 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ferndorf?
In Ferndorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,294 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ferndorf?
The nearest to Ferndorf are Paternion (2.8 km), Stockenboi (3.6 km), Fresach (5.7 km), Millstatt am See (8.3 km), Radenthein (9.0 km).