Großkirchheim: population and statistics
Großkirchheim has a population of 1,316 (2026) across 109.6 km², or 12.0 people per km². It ranks 1,430 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,316 residents
- 109.6 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 1,017 m
Großkirchheim in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Großkirchheim ranks No. 98 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.2% in Großkirchheim, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 73.0% in Großkirchheim, compared with an average of 73.3% in Carinthia and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 32.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,220 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 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,347 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mörtschach, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dölsach (2,317 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,880 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Großkirchheim over time
Großkirchheim had 1,374 residents in 2016 and 1,316 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,309 |
| 2022 | 1,316 |
| 2023 | 1,321 |
| 2024 | 1,319 |
| 2025 | 1,307 |
| 2026 | 1,316 |
All indicators for Großkirchheim
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 | Großkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.9% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 464 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 547 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,428 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 139 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,158 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 149 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,195 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113.7 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 354 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 130 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,399 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 963 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 203 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,640 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,886 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 693 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.0% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,710 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 323 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 316 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.1 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,397 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.1% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 351 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,532 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großkirchheim | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.2% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 93 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großkirchheim
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work32.6% ×3.3
- Manufacturing13.2% ×2.2
- Wholesale and retail trade13.2% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services12.4% ×1.7
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.5
- Other service activities7.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication3.1% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Großkirchheim
Where is Großkirchheim?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großkirchheim?
Großkirchheim has 1,316 residents (2026), ranking 1,430 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großkirchheim?
Großkirchheim covers 109.6 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Großkirchheim growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großkirchheim went from 1,374 to 1,316, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Großkirchheim?
Großkirchheim is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.975, longitude 12.892.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Großkirchheim?
In Großkirchheim, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.2% (2024), ranking 93 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Großkirchheim?
In Großkirchheim, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 73.0% (2024), ranking 1,710 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großkirchheim?
In Großkirchheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,220 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großkirchheim?
The nearest to Großkirchheim are Mörtschach (6.1 km), Heiligenblut am Großglockner (8.5 km), Winklern (12 km), Rangersdorf (14 km), Stall (15 km).