Finkenstein am Faaker See: population and statistics
Finkenstein am Faaker See has a population of 9,591 (2026) across 102.1 km², or 93.9 people per km². It ranks 96 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,591 residents
- 102.1 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 564 m
Finkenstein am Faaker See in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Finkenstein am Faaker See ranks No. 9 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 130 € in Finkenstein am Faaker See, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,246 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,300 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Villach (66,051 residents), 6.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,984 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Finkenstein am Faaker See over time
Finkenstein am Faaker See had 8,803 residents in 2016 and 9,591 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,144 |
| 2022 | 9,285 |
| 2023 | 9,620 |
| 2024 | 9,402 |
| 2025 | 9,466 |
| 2026 | 9,591 |
All indicators for Finkenstein am Faaker 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 | Finkenstein am Faaker See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 982 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Finkenstein am Faaker See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,218 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 100 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Finkenstein am Faaker See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 762 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 97 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 858 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 108 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,030 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 978 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 105 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.0 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 848 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 445 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 670 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 130 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,894 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Finkenstein am Faaker See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.3% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,390 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,467 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 176 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 800 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Finkenstein am Faaker See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Finkenstein am Faaker See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 550 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,738 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 92 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Finkenstein am Faaker See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.5% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.0% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 216 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Finkenstein am Faaker See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services13.3% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Finkenstein am Faaker See
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Finkenstein am Faaker See?
Finkenstein am Faaker See has 9,591 residents (2026), ranking 96 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Finkenstein am Faaker See?
Finkenstein am Faaker See covers 102.1 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Finkenstein am Faaker See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Finkenstein am Faaker See went from 8,803 to 9,591, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Finkenstein am Faaker See?
Finkenstein am Faaker See is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.563, longitude 13.871.
Families: what is the figure for Finkenstein am Faaker See?
In Finkenstein am Faaker See, “Families” stands at 2,738 (2024), ranking 92 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Finkenstein am Faaker See?
In Finkenstein am Faaker See, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 130 € (2019), ranking 1,894 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Finkenstein am Faaker See?
In Finkenstein am Faaker See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,246 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Finkenstein am Faaker See?
The nearest to Finkenstein am Faaker See are Villach (6.6 km), Wernberg (8.5 km), Rosegg (12 km), Treffen am Ossiacher See (12 km), Arnoldstein (13 km).