Guttaring: population and statistics
Guttaring has a population of 1,520 (2026) across 55.0 km², or 27.7 people per km². It ranks 1,281 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,520 residents
- 55.0 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 634 m
Guttaring in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Guttaring ranks No. 93 by population.
Share of women: 48.7% in Guttaring, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 69.2% in Guttaring, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,251 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,696 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Althofen (4,976 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,004 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Guttaring over time
Guttaring had 1,442 residents in 2016 and 1,520 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,482 |
| 2022 | 1,496 |
| 2023 | 1,504 |
| 2024 | 1,491 |
| 2025 | 1,498 |
| 2026 | 1,520 |
All indicators for Guttaring
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 | Guttaring | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Guttaring | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 625 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,285 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Guttaring | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 146 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,093 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 157 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,133 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.7 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 527 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 139 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,325 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.4 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,229 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 242 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,444 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 916 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,366 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Guttaring | 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) | 4.2% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 429 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,287 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.9 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,142 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Guttaring | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.2% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,252 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Guttaring | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.4% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 433 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,304 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Guttaring | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.2% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 444 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Guttaring
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services13.2% ×1.8
- Manufacturing11.8% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Guttaring
Where is Guttaring?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Guttaring?
Guttaring has 1,520 residents (2026), ranking 1,281 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Guttaring?
Guttaring covers 55.0 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Guttaring growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Guttaring went from 1,442 to 1,520, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Guttaring?
Guttaring is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.889, longitude 14.512.
Share of women: what is the figure for Guttaring?
In Guttaring, “Share of women” stands at 48.7% (2026), ranking 1,761 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Guttaring?
In Guttaring, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 69.2% (2024), ranking 444 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Guttaring?
In Guttaring, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,251 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Guttaring?
The nearest to Guttaring are Althofen (4.3 km), Mölbling (5.8 km), Kappel am Krappfeld (6.1 km), Hüttenberg (6.3 km), Klein St. Paul (6.4 km).