Flattach: population and statistics
Flattach has a population of 1,099 (2026) across 98.9 km², or 11.1 people per km². It ranks 1,611 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,099 residents
- 98.9 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 697 m
Flattach in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Flattach ranks No. 113 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 76.0% in Flattach, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 127.4 in Flattach, compared with an average of 106.3 in Carinthia and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 24.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 1,069 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.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,852 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Obervellach (2,168 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,276 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Flattach over time
Flattach had 1,184 residents in 2016 and 1,099 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,185 |
| 2022 | 1,187 |
| 2023 | 1,157 |
| 2024 | 1,151 |
| 2025 | 1,121 |
| 2026 | 1,099 |
All indicators for Flattach
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 | Flattach | 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) | 20.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,308 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Flattach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 470 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,577 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Flattach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 111 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,417 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 129 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,363 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.0 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 351 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 140 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,310 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.4 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 272 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 504 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 533 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,159 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,172 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Flattach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.0% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,447 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) | 440 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,270 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.9 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 717 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Flattach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.7% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,574 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Flattach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.0% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,344 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 323 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,602 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Flattach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 76.0% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 7 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.6% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,931 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Flattach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services24.5% ×3.3
- Other service activities15.1% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Flattach
Where is Flattach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Flattach?
Flattach has 1,099 residents (2026), ranking 1,611 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Flattach?
Flattach covers 98.9 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Flattach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Flattach went from 1,184 to 1,099, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Flattach?
Flattach is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.935, longitude 13.130.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Flattach?
In Flattach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 76.0% (2024), ranking 7 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Flattach?
In Flattach, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 127.4 (2026), ranking 272 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Flattach?
In Flattach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 1,069 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Flattach?
The nearest to Flattach are Obervellach (5.5 km), Mallnitz (6.8 km), Stall (9.0 km), Rangersdorf (15 km), Reißeck (15 km).