Gallizien: population and statistics
Gallizien has a population of 1,808 (2026) across 46.6 km², or 38.8 people per km². It ranks 1,060 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,808 residents
- 46.6 km²
- 39 people/km²
- 443 m
Gallizien in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Gallizien ranks No. 73 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 136 € in Gallizien, compared with an average of 504 € in Carinthia and 564 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 15.1 in Gallizien, compared with an average of 48.4 in Carinthia and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,528 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Margareten im Rosental, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grafenstein (3,064 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,700 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gallizien over time
Gallizien had 1,775 residents in 2016 and 1,808 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,755 |
| 2022 | 1,758 |
| 2023 | 1,783 |
| 2024 | 1,793 |
| 2025 | 1,791 |
| 2026 | 1,808 |
All indicators for Gallizien
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 | Gallizien | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 565 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 572 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gallizien | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 740 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,087 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gallizien | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 123 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,308 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 132 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,338 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.8 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,609 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 146 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,281 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,614 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 136 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,913 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 564 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,638 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gallizien | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.4% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,371 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) | 270 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,596 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.1 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,879 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gallizien | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 270 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gallizien | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.8% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,230 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 537 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,039 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gallizien | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.3% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 283 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.9% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 995 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gallizien
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.9% ×0.9
- Construction13.0% ×1.9
- Manufacturing12.3% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Gallizien
Where is Gallizien?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gallizien?
Gallizien has 1,808 residents (2026), ranking 1,060 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gallizien?
Gallizien covers 46.6 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Gallizien growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gallizien went from 1,775 to 1,808, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Gallizien?
Gallizien is in Carinthia. It belongs to Völkermarkt (district). Latitude 46.557, longitude 14.508.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gallizien?
In Gallizien, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 136 € (2019), ranking 1,913 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gallizien?
In Gallizien, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 15.1 (2024), ranking 1,879 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gallizien?
In Gallizien, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gallizien?
The nearest to Gallizien are St. Margareten im Rosental (7.0 km), Grafenstein (7.2 km), Sittersdorf (7.6 km), St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See (8.2 km), Eisenkappel-Vellach (10 km).