Himmelberg: population and statistics
Himmelberg has a population of 2,306 (2026) across 56.9 km², or 40.5 people per km². It ranks 818 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,306 residents
- 56.9 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 676 m
Himmelberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Himmelberg ranks No. 55 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 163 € in Himmelberg, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of women: 49.1% in Himmelberg, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,192 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,969 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldkirchen in Kärnten (14,558 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,768 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Himmelberg over time
Himmelberg had 2,296 residents in 2016 and 2,306 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,297 |
| 2022 | 2,304 |
| 2023 | 2,319 |
| 2024 | 2,325 |
| 2025 | 2,329 |
| 2026 | 2,306 |
All indicators for Himmelberg
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 | Himmelberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.0% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 455 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Himmelberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 965 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 821 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Himmelberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 250 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 581 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 264 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 619 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113.6 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 356 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 226 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 860 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.0 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,002 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 184 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,731 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 163 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,875 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Himmelberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.6% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 500 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,182 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.5 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,569 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Himmelberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,194 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Himmelberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 690 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 787 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Himmelberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 374 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.5% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 872 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Himmelberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.8% ×1.1
- Manufacturing12.0% ×2.0
- Construction11.6% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Himmelberg
Where is Himmelberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Himmelberg?
Himmelberg has 2,306 residents (2026), ranking 818 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Himmelberg?
Himmelberg covers 56.9 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Himmelberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Himmelberg went from 2,296 to 2,306, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Himmelberg?
Himmelberg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Feldkirchen (district). Latitude 46.748, longitude 14.037.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Himmelberg?
In Himmelberg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 163 € (2019), ranking 1,875 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Himmelberg?
In Himmelberg, “Share of women” stands at 49.1% (2026), ranking 1,612 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Himmelberg?
In Himmelberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,192 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Himmelberg?
The nearest to Himmelberg are Feldkirchen in Kärnten (5.0 km), Steindorf am Ossiacher See (6.0 km), Gnesau (6.1 km), Steuerberg (7.2 km), Albeck (9.0 km).