Greifenburg: population and statistics
Greifenburg has a population of 1,689 (2026) across 76.2 km², or 22.2 people per km². It ranks 1,147 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,689 residents
- 76.2 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 640 m
Greifenburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Greifenburg ranks No. 82 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 126.2 in Greifenburg, compared with an average of 98.3 in Carinthia and 92.6 nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 6.1% in Greifenburg, compared with an average of 5.8% in Carinthia and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,329 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,679 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Berg im Drautal, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kötschach-Mauthen (3,316 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,316 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Greifenburg over time
Greifenburg had 1,755 residents in 2016 and 1,689 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,731 |
| 2022 | 1,721 |
| 2023 | 1,737 |
| 2024 | 1,717 |
| 2025 | 1,702 |
| 2026 | 1,689 |
All indicators for Greifenburg
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 | Greifenburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.9% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 351 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Greifenburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 736 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,097 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Greifenburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 189 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 853 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 215 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 830 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.2 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 192 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 223 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 875 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 132.0 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 232 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 344 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 988 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,318 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 204 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Greifenburg | 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) | 6.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 697 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 927 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.9 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 649 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Greifenburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.6% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,752 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Greifenburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.7% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 484 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,173 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Greifenburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.2% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 296 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Greifenburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services11.3% ×1.5
- Manufacturing10.9% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Greifenburg
Where is Greifenburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Greifenburg?
Greifenburg has 1,689 residents (2026), ranking 1,147 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Greifenburg?
Greifenburg covers 76.2 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Greifenburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Greifenburg went from 1,755 to 1,689, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Greifenburg?
Greifenburg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.751, longitude 13.180.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Greifenburg?
In Greifenburg, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 126.2 (2024), ranking 192 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Greifenburg?
In Greifenburg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 6.1% (2024), ranking 219 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Greifenburg?
In Greifenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,329 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Greifenburg?
The nearest to Greifenburg are Berg im Drautal (3.7 km), Steinfeld (5.4 km), Dellach im Drautal (8.1 km), Weißensee (9.9 km), Gitschtal (10 km).