Gmünd in Kärnten: population and statistics
Gmünd in Kärnten has a population of 2,545 (2026) across 31.6 km², or 80.6 people per km². It ranks 731 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,545 residents
- 31.6 km²
- 81 people/km²
- 748 m
Gmünd in Kärnten in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Gmünd in Kärnten ranks No. 49 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.8% in Gmünd in Kärnten, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Share of women: 51.6% in Gmünd in Kärnten, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,282 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,420 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Krems in Kärnten, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seeboden am Millstätter See (6,681 residents), 9.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,128 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gmünd in Kärnten over time
Gmünd in Kärnten had 2,603 residents in 2016 and 2,545 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,541 |
| 2022 | 2,534 |
| 2023 | 2,520 |
| 2024 | 2,572 |
| 2025 | 2,554 |
| 2026 | 2,545 |
All indicators for Gmünd in Kärnten
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 | Gmünd in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.8% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 265 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gmünd in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,144 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 673 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gmünd in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 228 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 656 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 264 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 619 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.4 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 594 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 306 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 600 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.2 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 382 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 313 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,116 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,794 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 322 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gmünd in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,156 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 599 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.3 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 521 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gmünd in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,678 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gmünd in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,642 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 717 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 737 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gmünd in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 36 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gmünd in Kärnten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing13.3% ×2.2
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services9.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.6
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services3.3% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Gmünd in Kärnten
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gmünd in Kärnten?
Gmünd in Kärnten has 2,545 residents (2026), ranking 731 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gmünd in Kärnten?
Gmünd in Kärnten covers 31.6 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Gmünd in Kärnten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gmünd in Kärnten went from 2,603 to 2,545, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Gmünd in Kärnten?
Gmünd in Kärnten is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.907, longitude 13.535.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Gmünd in Kärnten?
In Gmünd in Kärnten, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.8% (2024), ranking 36 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Gmünd in Kärnten?
In Gmünd in Kärnten, “Share of women” stands at 51.6% (2026), ranking 229 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gmünd in Kärnten?
In Gmünd in Kärnten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,282 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gmünd in Kärnten?
The nearest to Gmünd in Kärnten are Krems in Kärnten (3.0 km), Trebesing (3.2 km), Malta (6.8 km), Seeboden am Millstätter See (9.8 km), Millstatt am See (12 km).