Irschen: population and statistics
Irschen has a population of 1,925 (2026) across 33.5 km², or 57.5 people per km². It ranks 1,003 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,925 residents
- 33.5 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 799 m
Irschen in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Irschen ranks No. 66 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 74.5% in Irschen, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 166 € in Irschen, compared with an average of 504 € in Carinthia and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,330 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,685 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Dellach im Drautal, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kötschach-Mauthen (3,316 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,320 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Irschen over time
Irschen had 1,999 residents in 2016 and 1,925 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,944 |
| 2022 | 1,960 |
| 2023 | 1,966 |
| 2024 | 1,917 |
| 2025 | 1,912 |
| 2026 | 1,925 |
All indicators for Irschen
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 | Irschen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 714 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Irschen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 778 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,032 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Irschen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 141 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,136 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 152 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,171 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,440 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 190 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,027 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.7 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 972 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 166 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,822 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,616 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 856 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Irschen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 357 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,414 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.7 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,714 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Irschen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.1% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 999 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Irschen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,520 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 572 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 976 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Irschen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 74.5% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 22 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Irschen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.5% ×1.1
- Construction11.2% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services11.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.1% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.3% ×2.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Irschen
Where is Irschen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Irschen?
Irschen has 1,925 residents (2026), ranking 1,003 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Irschen?
Irschen covers 33.5 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Irschen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Irschen went from 1,999 to 1,925, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Irschen?
Irschen is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.757, longitude 13.025.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Irschen?
In Irschen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 74.5% (2024), ranking 22 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Irschen?
In Irschen, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 166 € (2019), ranking 1,822 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Irschen?
In Irschen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,330 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Irschen?
The nearest to Irschen are Dellach im Drautal (4.4 km), Oberdrauburg (4.5 km), Berg im Drautal (8.1 km), Nikolsdorf (9.6 km), Kötschach-Mauthen (10 km).