Glödnitz: population and statistics
Glödnitz has a population of 830 (2026) across 74.7 km², or 11.1 people per km². It ranks 1,795 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 830 residents
- 74.7 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 872 m
Glödnitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Glödnitz ranks No. 124 by population.
Share of women: 48.1% in Glödnitz, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 122.8 in Glödnitz, compared with an average of 98.3 in Carinthia and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,109 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,468 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Deutsch-Griffen, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weitensfeld im Gurktal (1,987 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,436 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Glödnitz over time
Glödnitz had 815 residents in 2016 and 830 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 815 |
| 2022 | 825 |
| 2023 | 828 |
| 2024 | 832 |
| 2025 | 835 |
| 2026 | 830 |
All indicators for Glödnitz
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 | Glödnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,758 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.9% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 167 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 134 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,877 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glödnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 379 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,730 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glödnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 94 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,573 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 103 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,580 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122.8 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 226 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 86 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,730 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.6 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 796 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 344 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 988 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,103 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,223 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Glödnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 207 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,757 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.7 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,356 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Glödnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.1% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,364 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Glödnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.0% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 220 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,835 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Glödnitz | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 703 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.1% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,410 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Glödnitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services20.2% ×2.7
- Administrative and support services13.1% ×1.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.5% ×8.7
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.8% ×0.8
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.6% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Glödnitz
Where is Glödnitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glödnitz?
Glödnitz has 830 residents (2026), ranking 1,795 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Glödnitz?
Glödnitz covers 74.7 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Glödnitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Glödnitz went from 815 to 830, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Glödnitz?
Glödnitz is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.867, longitude 14.117.
Share of women: what is the figure for Glödnitz?
In Glödnitz, “Share of women” stands at 48.1% (2026), ranking 1,877 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glödnitz?
In Glödnitz, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 122.8 (2024), ranking 226 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Glödnitz?
In Glödnitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,109 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Glödnitz?
The nearest to Glödnitz are Deutsch-Griffen (3.5 km), Albeck (5.7 km), Weitensfeld im Gurktal (6.0 km), Steuerberg (9.3 km), Gurk (13 km).