Kirchbach: population and statistics
Kirchbach has a population of 2,455 (2026) across 99.1 km², or 24.8 people per km². It ranks 758 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,455 residents
- 99.1 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 633 m
Kirchbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Kirchbach ranks No. 51 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.8% in Kirchbach, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.1% in Kirchbach, compared with an average of 24.7% in Carinthia and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,234 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 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,882 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gitschtal, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hermagor-Pressegger See (6,930 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,936 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchbach over time
Kirchbach had 2,662 residents in 2016 and 2,455 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,524 |
| 2022 | 2,503 |
| 2023 | 2,492 |
| 2024 | 2,492 |
| 2025 | 2,478 |
| 2026 | 2,455 |
All indicators for Kirchbach
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 | Kirchbach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 154 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 246 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchbach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 953 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 835 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.53 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 376 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchbach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 238 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 617 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 254 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 654 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 620 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 209 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 933 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,451 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 207 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,617 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 877 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,389 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchbach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 642 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 985 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.9 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,295 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchbach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.4% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchbach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,476 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 692 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 785 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchbach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 36 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.6% ×0.8
- Construction16.6% ×2.5
- Manufacturing14.6% ×2.4
- Accommodation and food services13.7% ×1.8
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation2.9% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Kirchbach
Where is Kirchbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchbach?
Kirchbach has 2,455 residents (2026), ranking 758 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchbach?
Kirchbach covers 99.1 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchbach went from 2,662 to 2,455, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Kirchbach?
Kirchbach is in Carinthia. It belongs to Hermagor (district). Latitude 46.641, longitude 13.183.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Kirchbach?
In Kirchbach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.8% (2024), ranking 36 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Kirchbach?
In Kirchbach, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.1% (2026), ranking 154 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchbach?
In Kirchbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,234 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchbach?
The nearest to Kirchbach are Gitschtal (7.3 km), Dellach (8.2 km), Greifenburg (12 km), Weißensee (12 km), Berg im Drautal (13 km).