Griffen: population and statistics
Griffen has a population of 3,392 (2026) across 74.9 km², or 45.3 people per km². It ranks 494 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,392 residents
- 74.9 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 483 m
Griffen in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Griffen ranks No. 36 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 69.9% in Griffen, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Share of women: 49.3% in Griffen, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,237 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,489 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ruden, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Völkermarkt (10,803 residents), 8.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,948 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Griffen over time
Griffen had 3,518 residents in 2016 and 3,392 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,435 |
| 2022 | 3,406 |
| 2023 | 3,417 |
| 2024 | 3,393 |
| 2025 | 3,391 |
| 2026 | 3,392 |
All indicators for Griffen
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 | Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,443 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 505 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 307 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 439 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 334 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 457 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 747 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 288 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 651 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.9 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,456 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 409 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 775 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 837 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,427 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,489 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,531 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 449 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.1 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 526 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.3% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,510 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 966 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 505 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Griffen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.9% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 340 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.6% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,518 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Griffen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services8.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Griffen
Where is Griffen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Griffen?
Griffen has 3,392 residents (2026), ranking 494 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Griffen?
Griffen covers 74.9 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Griffen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Griffen went from 3,518 to 3,392, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Griffen?
Griffen is in Carinthia. It belongs to Völkermarkt (district). Latitude 46.704, longitude 14.733.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Griffen?
In Griffen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 69.9% (2024), ranking 340 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Griffen?
In Griffen, “Share of women” stands at 49.3% (2026), ranking 1,537 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Griffen?
In Griffen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,237 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Griffen?
The nearest to Griffen are Ruden (6.0 km), Völkermarkt (8.8 km), St. Andrä (9.4 km), Diex (9.9 km), St. Paul im Lavanttal (10 km).