Frantschach-St. Gertraud: population and statistics
Frantschach-St. Gertraud has a population of 2,418 (2026) across 101.0 km², or 23.9 people per km². It ranks 769 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,418 residents
- 101.0 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 478 m
Frantschach-St. Gertraud in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Frantschach-St. Gertraud ranks No. 53 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.5% in Frantschach-St. Gertraud, compared with an average of 15.0% in Carinthia and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 277 € in Frantschach-St. Gertraud, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,179 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,144 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wolfsberg (25,011 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,716 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Frantschach-St. Gertraud over time
Frantschach-St. Gertraud had 2,660 residents in 2016 and 2,418 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,516 |
| 2022 | 2,487 |
| 2023 | 2,472 |
| 2024 | 2,428 |
| 2025 | 2,394 |
| 2026 | 2,418 |
All indicators for Frantschach-St. Gertraud
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 | Frantschach-St. Gertraud | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 250 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 451 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frantschach-St. Gertraud | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,014 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 773 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frantschach-St. Gertraud | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 209 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 745 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 233 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 739 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.9 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 799 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 203 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 961 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.0 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,492 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 753 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 209 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 277 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,809 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frantschach-St. Gertraud | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,736 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.2% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,632 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 419 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 67.9 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 178 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Frantschach-St. Gertraud | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.7% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,445 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Frantschach-St. Gertraud | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.7% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 532 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 652 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 848 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Frantschach-St. Gertraud | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.1% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,409 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.5% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,865 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Frantschach-St. Gertraud
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services12.8% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services10.8% ×1.4
- Construction10.3% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.4% ×0.6
- Health and social work3.9% ×0.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frantschach-St. Gertraud?
Frantschach-St. Gertraud has 2,418 residents (2026), ranking 769 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Frantschach-St. Gertraud?
Frantschach-St. Gertraud covers 101.0 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Frantschach-St. Gertraud growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frantschach-St. Gertraud went from 2,660 to 2,418, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Frantschach-St. Gertraud?
Frantschach-St. Gertraud is in Carinthia. It belongs to Wolfsberg (district). Latitude 46.861, longitude 14.860.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Frantschach-St. Gertraud?
In Frantschach-St. Gertraud, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.5% (2024), ranking 1,865 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Frantschach-St. Gertraud?
In Frantschach-St. Gertraud, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 277 € (2019), ranking 1,809 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Frantschach-St. Gertraud?
In Frantschach-St. Gertraud, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,179 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Frantschach-St. Gertraud?
The nearest to Frantschach-St. Gertraud are Wolfsberg (2.6 km), Preitenegg (10.0 km), St. Andrä (11 km), Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal (12 km), St. Georgen im Lavanttal (17 km).