Kappel am Krappfeld: population and statistics
Kappel am Krappfeld has a population of 1,923 (2026) across 49.7 km², or 38.7 people per km². It ranks 1,007 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,923 residents
- 49.7 km²
- 39 people/km²
- 603 m
Kappel am Krappfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Kappel am Krappfeld ranks No. 69 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 156 € in Kappel am Krappfeld, compared with an average of 504 € in Carinthia and 564 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.5% in Kappel am Krappfeld, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,260 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,955 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Althofen (4,976 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,040 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kappel am Krappfeld over time
Kappel am Krappfeld had 2,008 residents in 2016 and 1,923 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,957 |
| 2022 | 1,961 |
| 2023 | 1,964 |
| 2024 | 1,957 |
| 2025 | 1,936 |
| 2026 | 1,923 |
All indicators for Kappel am Krappfeld
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 | Kappel am Krappfeld | 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) | 23.0% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 794 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kappel am Krappfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 821 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 976 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kappel am Krappfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 160 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,009 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 168 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,057 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.8 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,171 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 152 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,247 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.0 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,670 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 156 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,860 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,352 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,044 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kappel am Krappfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,129 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 351 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,425 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.1 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,743 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kappel am Krappfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 585 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kappel am Krappfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.6% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,255 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 564 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 992 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kappel am Krappfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.5% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 146 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.4% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 896 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kappel am Krappfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing10.7% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.7% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kappel am Krappfeld
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kappel am Krappfeld?
Kappel am Krappfeld has 1,923 residents (2026), ranking 1,007 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kappel am Krappfeld?
Kappel am Krappfeld covers 49.7 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Kappel am Krappfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kappel am Krappfeld went from 2,008 to 1,923, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Kappel am Krappfeld?
Kappel am Krappfeld is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.838, longitude 14.486.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kappel am Krappfeld?
In Kappel am Krappfeld, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 156 € (2019), ranking 1,860 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Kappel am Krappfeld?
In Kappel am Krappfeld, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.5% (2024), ranking 146 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kappel am Krappfeld?
In Kappel am Krappfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,260 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kappel am Krappfeld?
The nearest to Kappel am Krappfeld are Althofen (3.5 km), Mölbling (4.0 km), Klein St. Paul (4.2 km), Guttaring (6.1 km), Eberstein (6.5 km).