Frauenstein: population and statistics
Frauenstein has a population of 3,544 (2026) across 93.3 km², or 38.0 people per km². It ranks 467 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,544 residents
- 93.3 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 616 m
Frauenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Frauenstein ranks No. 33 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 177 € in Frauenstein, compared with an average of 504 € in Carinthia and 564 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 15.8% in Frauenstein, compared with an average of 15.0% in Carinthia and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,254 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,069 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Veit an der Glan (12,178 residents), 5.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,016 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Frauenstein over time
Frauenstein had 3,646 residents in 2016 and 3,544 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,539 |
| 2022 | 3,550 |
| 2023 | 3,555 |
| 2024 | 3,595 |
| 2025 | 3,580 |
| 2026 | 3,544 |
All indicators for Frauenstein
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 | Frauenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 499 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 517 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frauenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,434 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 507 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frauenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 322 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 408 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 353 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 426 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.4 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 749 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 355 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 506 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.2 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 917 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 177 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,778 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 606 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,611 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frauenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 738 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 900 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,611 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Frauenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.2% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 570 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Frauenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,100 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 412 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Frauenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 505 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.8% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 305 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Frauenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work17.9% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.2% ×2.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Frauenstein
Where is Frauenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frauenstein?
Frauenstein has 3,544 residents (2026), ranking 467 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Frauenstein?
Frauenstein covers 93.3 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Frauenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frauenstein went from 3,646 to 3,544, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Frauenstein?
Frauenstein is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.814, longitude 14.367.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Frauenstein?
In Frauenstein, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 177 € (2019), ranking 1,778 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Frauenstein?
In Frauenstein, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 15.8% (2024), ranking 305 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Frauenstein?
In Frauenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,254 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Frauenstein?
The nearest to Frauenstein are St. Veit an der Glan (5.2 km), St. Georgen am Längsee (6.2 km), Mölbling (8.0 km), Gurk (9.1 km), Kappel am Krappfeld (9.4 km).