Globasnitz: population and statistics
Globasnitz has a population of 1,550 (2026) across 38.4 km², or 40.4 people per km². It ranks 1,249 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,550 residents
- 38.4 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 546 m
Globasnitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Globasnitz ranks No. 91 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 14.4 in Globasnitz, compared with an average of 48.4 in Carinthia and 53.2 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.7% in Globasnitz, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,149 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,371 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Feistritz ob Bleiburg, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eberndorf (5,983 residents), 5.9 km away.
Population of Globasnitz over time
Globasnitz had 1,593 residents in 2016 and 1,550 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,592 |
| 2022 | 1,583 |
| 2023 | 1,594 |
| 2024 | 1,577 |
| 2025 | 1,576 |
| 2026 | 1,550 |
All indicators for Globasnitz
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 | Globasnitz | 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) | 23.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 691 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Globasnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 649 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,239 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.44 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 647 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Globasnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 111 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,417 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 123 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,415 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.6 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,508 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 113 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,548 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.9 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,817 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 382 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 850 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,871 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 702 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Globasnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.0% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,605 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.4% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 185 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 228 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,701 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.4 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,897 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Globasnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.3% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Globasnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,134 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 449 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,257 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Globasnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 128 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Globasnitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.7% ×1.1
- Construction15.0% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.4% ×4.0
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Globasnitz
Where is Globasnitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Globasnitz?
Globasnitz has 1,550 residents (2026), ranking 1,249 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Globasnitz?
Globasnitz covers 38.4 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Globasnitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Globasnitz went from 1,593 to 1,550, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Globasnitz?
Globasnitz is in Carinthia. It belongs to Völkermarkt (district). Latitude 46.557, longitude 14.703.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Globasnitz?
In Globasnitz, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 14.4 (2024), ranking 1,897 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Globasnitz?
In Globasnitz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.7% (2024), ranking 128 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Globasnitz?
In Globasnitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,149 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Globasnitz?
The nearest to Globasnitz are Feistritz ob Bleiburg (4.3 km), Eberndorf (5.9 km), Sittersdorf (7.5 km), Bleiburg (8.2 km), Eisenkappel-Vellach (11 km).