Gitschtal: population and statistics
Gitschtal has a population of 1,230 (2026) across 56.5 km², or 21.8 people per km². It ranks 1,512 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,230 residents
- 56.5 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 771 m
Gitschtal in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Gitschtal ranks No. 105 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.9% in Gitschtal, compared with an average of 24.7% in Carinthia and 20.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.0% in Gitschtal, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 21.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,253 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,912 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Weißensee, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchbach (2,455 residents), 7.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,012 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gitschtal over time
Gitschtal had 1,290 residents in 2016 and 1,230 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,240 |
| 2022 | 1,235 |
| 2023 | 1,234 |
| 2024 | 1,235 |
| 2025 | 1,228 |
| 2026 | 1,230 |
All indicators for Gitschtal
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 | Gitschtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.9% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 114 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 103 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gitschtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 489 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,545 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gitschtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 128 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,253 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 145 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,223 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.4 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 288 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 165 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,166 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 212 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 450 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 659 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 769 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,480 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gitschtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.4% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.9% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 243 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 380 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,376 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.0 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gitschtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,742 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gitschtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.7% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 635 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 361 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,501 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gitschtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.0% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 104 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gitschtal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services21.4% ×2.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services10.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Gitschtal
Where is Gitschtal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gitschtal?
Gitschtal has 1,230 residents (2026), ranking 1,512 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gitschtal?
Gitschtal covers 56.5 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Gitschtal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gitschtal went from 1,290 to 1,230, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Gitschtal?
Gitschtal is in Carinthia. It belongs to Hermagor (district). Latitude 46.680, longitude 13.261.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gitschtal?
In Gitschtal, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.9% (2026), ranking 114 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Gitschtal?
In Gitschtal, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.0% (2024), ranking 104 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gitschtal?
In Gitschtal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,253 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gitschtal?
The nearest to Gitschtal are Weißensee (5.1 km), Kirchbach (7.3 km), Steinfeld (8.7 km), Greifenburg (10 km), Hermagor-Pressegger See (10 km).