Klagenfurt am Wörthersee: population and statistics
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee has a population of 105,734 (2026) across 120.1 km², or 880 people per km². It ranks 6 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 105,734 residents
- 120.1 km²
- 880 people/km²
- 444 m
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,251 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Population density”.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,819 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times the national average.
Population of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee over time
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee had 99,125 residents in 2016 and 105,734 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 101,765 |
| 2022 | 102,618 |
| 2023 | 104,332 |
| 2024 | 104,866 |
| 2025 | 105,256 |
| 2026 | 105,734 |
All indicators for Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
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 | Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 78 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 53,824 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 6 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.92 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,965 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 9,319 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 6 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 11,264 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 6 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 496 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 11,990 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 6 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.4 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 533 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 667 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 285 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 757 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,489 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.6% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,820 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 107 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 77,547 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 6 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 73.7 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 140 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 27.2% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,972 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 21.3% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 129 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 27,093 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 6 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 55.0% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,940 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 22.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 78 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical15.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.0
- Construction5.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee has 105,734 residents (2026), ranking 6 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee covers 120.1 km², with a density of 880 people per km².
Is the population of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee went from 99,125 to 105,734, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt (Stadt) (district). Latitude 46.617, longitude 14.300.
Private households: what is the figure for Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
In Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, “Private households” stands at 53,824 (2024), ranking 6 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
In Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, “Families” stands at 27,093 (2024), ranking 6 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
In Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,251 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
The nearest to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee are Ebenthal in Kärnten (4.3 km), Maria Rain (6.8 km), Krumpendorf am Wörthersee (6.8 km), Köttmannsdorf (8.0 km), Maria Saal (8.0 km).