Gurk: population and statistics
Gurk has a population of 1,152 (2026) across 39.7 km², or 29.0 people per km². It ranks 1,568 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,152 residents
- 39.7 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 665 m
Gurk in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Gurk ranks No. 110 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.1% in Gurk, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.9% in Gurk, compared with an average of 24.7% in Carinthia and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,239 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.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,556 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Straßburg (1,966 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,956 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gurk over time
Gurk had 1,273 residents in 2016 and 1,152 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,184 |
| 2022 | 1,199 |
| 2023 | 1,187 |
| 2024 | 1,193 |
| 2025 | 1,178 |
| 2026 | 1,152 |
All indicators for Gurk
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 | Gurk | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.9% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 167 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 231 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gurk | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 532 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,449 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gurk | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 111 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,417 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 125 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,399 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.8 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 524 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 104 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,615 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.3 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,284 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 173 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,798 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,190 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,152 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gurk | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 287 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,556 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.3 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gurk | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.5% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,223 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gurk | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 336 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,561 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gurk | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.1% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 100 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gurk
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.7% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services11.8% ×1.6
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.8% ×7.2
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Gurk
Where is Gurk?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gurk?
Gurk has 1,152 residents (2026), ranking 1,568 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gurk?
Gurk covers 39.7 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Gurk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gurk went from 1,273 to 1,152, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Gurk?
Gurk is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.875, longitude 14.289.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Gurk?
In Gurk, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.1% (2024), ranking 100 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gurk?
In Gurk, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.9% (2026), ranking 167 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gurk?
In Gurk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,239 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gurk?
The nearest to Gurk are Straßburg (3.9 km), Weitensfeld im Gurktal (8.0 km), Frauenstein (9.1 km), Micheldorf (11 km), Mölbling (12 km).