Hüttenberg: population and statistics
Hüttenberg has a population of 1,244 (2026) across 134.6 km², or 9.2 people per km². It ranks 1,495 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,244 residents
- 134.6 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 787 m
Hüttenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Hüttenberg ranks No. 102 by population.
Share of people under 15: 9.8% in Hüttenberg, compared with an average of 12.9% in Carinthia and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 16.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,107 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,846 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Guttaring, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Althofen (4,976 residents), 10 km away.
Population of Hüttenberg over time
Hüttenberg had 1,460 residents in 2016 and 1,244 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,334 |
| 2022 | 1,312 |
| 2023 | 1,291 |
| 2024 | 1,275 |
| 2025 | 1,274 |
| 2026 | 1,244 |
All indicators for Hüttenberg
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 | Hüttenberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.8% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,962 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 40 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 55.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 17 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,924 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hüttenberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 629 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,278 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.03 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hüttenberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 106 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,454 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 119 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,442 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.9 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 930 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 106 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,600 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.2 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,448 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 163 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,832 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 930 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,356 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hüttenberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,897 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 236 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,681 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.4 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,729 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hüttenberg | 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 | Hüttenberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.7% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,243 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 361 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,501 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hüttenberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.3% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 283 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.6% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,849 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hüttenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services16.2% ×2.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×0.6
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.6% ×3.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Hüttenberg
Where is Hüttenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hüttenberg?
Hüttenberg has 1,244 residents (2026), ranking 1,495 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hüttenberg?
Hüttenberg covers 134.6 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Hüttenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hüttenberg went from 1,460 to 1,244, a change of −14.8%.
Where is Hüttenberg?
Hüttenberg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.940, longitude 14.549.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Hüttenberg?
In Hüttenberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 9.8% (2026), ranking 1,962 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Hüttenberg?
In Hüttenberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.03 persons (2024), ranking 1,890 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hüttenberg?
In Hüttenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,107 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hüttenberg?
The nearest to Hüttenberg are Guttaring (6.3 km), Micheldorf (9.6 km), Althofen (10 km), Friesach (11 km), Mühlen (11 km).