Fresach: population and statistics
Fresach has a population of 1,233 (2026) across 38.8 km², or 31.8 people per km². It ranks 1,509 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,233 residents
- 38.8 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 704 m
Fresach in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Fresach ranks No. 104 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 76.4% in Fresach, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 114 € in Fresach, compared with an average of 504 € in Carinthia and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 19.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,286 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.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,434 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weißenstein (2,885 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,144 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Fresach over time
Fresach had 1,250 residents in 2016 and 1,233 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,249 |
| 2022 | 1,256 |
| 2023 | 1,241 |
| 2024 | 1,243 |
| 2025 | 1,239 |
| 2026 | 1,233 |
All indicators for Fresach
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 | Fresach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.7% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 275 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 364 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fresach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 485 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,554 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fresach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 101 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,502 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 108 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.3 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,150 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 109 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,577 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.4 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,354 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 114 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,943 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,850 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 307 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fresach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,129 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 192 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,790 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.5 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,861 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fresach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.6% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 842 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fresach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.1% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,654 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 366 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,479 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fresach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 76.4% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 4 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Fresach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services19.4% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×0.7
- Construction10.2% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services10.2% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.3% ×8.5
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.6% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Fresach
Where is Fresach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fresach?
Fresach has 1,233 residents (2026), ranking 1,509 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fresach?
Fresach covers 38.8 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Fresach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fresach went from 1,250 to 1,233, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Fresach?
Fresach is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.712, longitude 13.693.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Fresach?
In Fresach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 76.4% (2024), ranking 4 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Fresach?
In Fresach, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 114 € (2019), ranking 1,943 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fresach?
In Fresach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,286 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fresach?
The nearest to Fresach are Weißenstein (4.1 km), Paternion (4.2 km), Ferndorf (5.7 km), Feld am See (8.2 km), Afritz am See (8.4 km).