Grafenstein: population and statistics
Grafenstein has a population of 3,064 (2026) across 50.2 km², or 61.0 people per km². It ranks 579 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,064 residents
- 50.2 km²
- 61 people/km²
- 415 m
Grafenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Grafenstein ranks No. 41 by population.
Share of people under 15: 15.9% in Grafenstein, compared with an average of 12.9% in Carinthia and 14.2% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 14.0% in Grafenstein, compared with an average of 15.0% in Carinthia and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,213 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,034 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Poggersdorf, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See (4,654 residents), 8.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,852 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grafenstein over time
Grafenstein had 2,885 residents in 2016 and 3,064 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,999 |
| 2022 | 3,048 |
| 2023 | 3,069 |
| 2024 | 3,063 |
| 2025 | 3,088 |
| 2026 | 3,064 |
All indicators for Grafenstein
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 | Grafenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,190 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,248 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grafenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,293 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 575 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grafenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 273 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 527 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 297 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 542 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.2 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 819 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 312 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 586 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 856 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 324 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,078 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,752 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 783 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grafenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 950 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 722 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,068 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grafenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 599 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grafenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 775 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 924 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 539 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grafenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.0% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 493 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grafenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.1% ×1.3
- Manufacturing11.1% ×1.8
- Construction10.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.6
- Finance and insurance4.6% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Grafenstein
Where is Grafenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grafenstein?
Grafenstein has 3,064 residents (2026), ranking 579 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grafenstein?
Grafenstein covers 50.2 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Grafenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grafenstein went from 2,885 to 3,064, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Grafenstein?
Grafenstein is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt Land (district). Latitude 46.615, longitude 14.467.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Grafenstein?
In Grafenstein, “Share of people under 15” stands at 15.9% (2026), ranking 431 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Grafenstein?
In Grafenstein, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 14.0% (2024), ranking 493 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grafenstein?
In Grafenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,213 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grafenstein?
The nearest to Grafenstein are Poggersdorf (4.1 km), Gallizien (7.2 km), St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See (8.3 km), Ebenthal in Kärnten (8.6 km), St. Margareten im Rosental (8.9 km).