Hohenthurn: population and statistics
Hohenthurn has a population of 880 (2026) across 27.2 km², or 32.3 people per km². It ranks 1,753 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 880 residents
- 27.2 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 658 m
Hohenthurn in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Hohenthurn ranks No. 123 by population.
Share of women: 54.1% in Hohenthurn, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 0 € in Hohenthurn, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,288 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,815 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arnoldstein (7,171 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,152 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hohenthurn over time
Hohenthurn had 847 residents in 2016 and 880 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 838 |
| 2022 | 872 |
| 2023 | 897 |
| 2024 | 908 |
| 2025 | 872 |
| 2026 | 880 |
All indicators for Hohenthurn
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 | Hohenthurn | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 597 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,012 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 54.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 4 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hohenthurn | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 343 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,791 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hohenthurn | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 88 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 93 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,673 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.6 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 448 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 72 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,825 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,579 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 295 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,198 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 0 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hohenthurn | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.8% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,728 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 231 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,696 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.0 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,240 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hohenthurn | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.5% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 534 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hohenthurn | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.0% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 432 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 248 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,773 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hohenthurn | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.9% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 485 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.4% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 442 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hohenthurn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical16.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services16.9% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services11.3% ×1.5
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.2% ×3.9
- Finance and insurance4.2% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Hohenthurn
Where is Hohenthurn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hohenthurn?
Hohenthurn has 880 residents (2026), ranking 1,753 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hohenthurn?
Hohenthurn covers 27.2 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Hohenthurn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hohenthurn went from 847 to 880, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Hohenthurn?
Hohenthurn is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.557, longitude 13.659.
Share of women: what is the figure for Hohenthurn?
In Hohenthurn, “Share of women” stands at 54.1% (2026), ranking 4 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hohenthurn?
In Hohenthurn, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 0 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hohenthurn?
In Hohenthurn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,288 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hohenthurn?
The nearest to Hohenthurn are Arnoldstein (3.8 km), Nötsch im Gailtal (4.6 km), Feistritz an der Gail (4.6 km), Bad Bleiberg (7.8 km), St. Stefan im Gailtal (13 km).