Friesach: population and statistics
Friesach has a population of 4,830 (2026) across 120.9 km², or 39.9 people per km². It ranks 301 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,830 residents
- 120.9 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 636 m
Friesach in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Friesach ranks No. 21 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.2% in Friesach, compared with an average of 24.7% in Carinthia and 20.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 72.3% in Friesach, compared with an average of 73.3% in Carinthia and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,235 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,934 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Micheldorf, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Veit an der Glan (12,178 residents), 21 km away.
Population of Friesach over time
Friesach had 5,010 residents in 2016 and 4,830 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,875 |
| 2022 | 4,893 |
| 2023 | 4,901 |
| 2024 | 4,883 |
| 2025 | 4,852 |
| 2026 | 4,830 |
All indicators for Friesach
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 | Friesach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.2% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 100 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 148 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Friesach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,155 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 276 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Friesach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 393 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 301 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 468 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 274 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 823 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 397 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 440 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.2 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,565 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 302 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,166 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 620 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,597 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Friesach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.3% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,077 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 316 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 596 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Friesach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.2% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,779 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Friesach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.3% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,342 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 303 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Friesach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.0% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 979 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Friesach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.1% ×1.1
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Health and social work7.4% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Friesach
Where is Friesach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Friesach?
Friesach has 4,830 residents (2026), ranking 301 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Friesach?
Friesach covers 120.9 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Friesach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Friesach went from 5,010 to 4,830, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Friesach?
Friesach is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.953, longitude 14.410.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Friesach?
In Friesach, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.2% (2026), ranking 100 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Friesach?
In Friesach, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 72.3% (2024), ranking 1,773 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Friesach?
In Friesach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,235 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Friesach?
The nearest to Friesach are Micheldorf (4.5 km), Straßburg (8.7 km), Guttaring (10 km), Mölbling (10 km), Althofen (10 km).