Hermagor-Pressegger See: population and statistics
Hermagor-Pressegger See has a population of 6,930 (2026) across 205.4 km², or 33.7 people per km². It ranks 167 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,930 residents
- 205.4 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 602 m
Hermagor-Pressegger See in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Hermagor-Pressegger See ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 35.4% in Hermagor-Pressegger See, compared with an average of 55.8% in Carinthia and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 21.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,217 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,773 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gitschtal, 10.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Spittal an der Drau (15,263 residents), 21 km away.
Population of Hermagor-Pressegger See over time
Hermagor-Pressegger See had 6,838 residents in 2016 and 6,930 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,915 |
| 2022 | 6,921 |
| 2023 | 6,951 |
| 2024 | 6,970 |
| 2025 | 6,905 |
| 2026 | 6,930 |
All indicators for Hermagor-Pressegger See
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 | Hermagor-Pressegger See | 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) | 27.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 197 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 182 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hermagor-Pressegger See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,035 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 166 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hermagor-Pressegger See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 753 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 100 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 875 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 102 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 929 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 116 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 212 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 745 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 214 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 758 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,488 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hermagor-Pressegger See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.3% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,989 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 151 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 57.7 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 277 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hermagor-Pressegger See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 35.4% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,959 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hermagor-Pressegger See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.6% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 397 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,966 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 162 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hermagor-Pressegger See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.1% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.6% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 539 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hermagor-Pressegger See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services21.9% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade20.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.3% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hermagor-Pressegger See?
Hermagor-Pressegger See has 6,930 residents (2026), ranking 167 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hermagor-Pressegger See?
Hermagor-Pressegger See covers 205.4 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Hermagor-Pressegger See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hermagor-Pressegger See went from 6,838 to 6,930, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Hermagor-Pressegger See?
Hermagor-Pressegger See is in Carinthia. It belongs to Hermagor (district). Latitude 46.627, longitude 13.367.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Hermagor-Pressegger See?
In Hermagor-Pressegger See, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 35.4% (2024), ranking 1,959 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Hermagor-Pressegger See?
In Hermagor-Pressegger See, “Enterprises” stands at 753 (2024), ranking 100 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hermagor-Pressegger See?
In Hermagor-Pressegger See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,217 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hermagor-Pressegger See?
The nearest to Hermagor-Pressegger See are Gitschtal (10 km), Weißensee (11 km), St. Stefan im Gailtal (11 km), Kirchbach (14 km), Kleblach-Lind (16 km).