Heiligenblut am Großglockner: population and statistics
Heiligenblut am Großglockner has a population of 947 (2026) across 193.3 km², or 4.9 people per km². It ranks 1,711 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 947 residents
- 193.3 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 1,254 m
Heiligenblut am Großglockner in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Heiligenblut am Großglockner ranks No. 120 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 76.9% in Heiligenblut am Großglockner, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 10.4% in Heiligenblut am Großglockner, compared with an average of 5.8% in Carinthia and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 46.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,079 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,069 football pitches.
- Its population density is 22.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Großkirchheim, 8.5 km away.
Population of Heiligenblut am Großglockner over time
Heiligenblut am Großglockner had 1,021 residents in 2016 and 947 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 975 |
| 2022 | 966 |
| 2023 | 964 |
| 2024 | 948 |
| 2025 | 959 |
| 2026 | 947 |
All indicators for Heiligenblut am Großglockner
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 | Heiligenblut am Großglockner | 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) | 27.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 207 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 336 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heiligenblut am Großglockner | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 421 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,662 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heiligenblut am Großglockner | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 136 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 155 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,146 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 161.6 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 44 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 151 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,252 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 159.5 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 87 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 821 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 177 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,696 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 812 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heiligenblut am Großglockner | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,905 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 10.4% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 27 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 366 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,401 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.2 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 742 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heiligenblut am Großglockner | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 47.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,915 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Heiligenblut am Großglockner | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 273 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,715 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Heiligenblut am Großglockner | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 76.9% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 2 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.8% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,919 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Heiligenblut am Großglockner
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services46.6% ×6.3
- Manufacturing9.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade8.1% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.8% ×0.8
- Construction3.4% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing2.0% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Heiligenblut am Großglockner
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heiligenblut am Großglockner?
Heiligenblut am Großglockner has 947 residents (2026), ranking 1,711 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Heiligenblut am Großglockner?
Heiligenblut am Großglockner covers 193.3 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Heiligenblut am Großglockner growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heiligenblut am Großglockner went from 1,021 to 947, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Heiligenblut am Großglockner?
Heiligenblut am Großglockner is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 47.041, longitude 12.837.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Heiligenblut am Großglockner?
In Heiligenblut am Großglockner, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 76.9% (2024), ranking 2 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Heiligenblut am Großglockner?
In Heiligenblut am Großglockner, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 10.4% (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heiligenblut am Großglockner?
In Heiligenblut am Großglockner, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,079 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heiligenblut am Großglockner?
The nearest to Heiligenblut am Großglockner are Großkirchheim (8.5 km), Mörtschach (14 km), Kals am Großglockner (15 km), Ainet (19 km), Winklern (19 km).