Kötschach-Mauthen: population and statistics
Kötschach-Mauthen has a population of 3,316 (2026) across 154.6 km², or 21.4 people per km². It ranks 514 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,316 residents
- 154.6 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 699 m
Kötschach-Mauthen in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Kötschach-Mauthen ranks No. 38 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 43.8% in Kötschach-Mauthen, compared with an average of 55.8% in Carinthia and 53.0% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 140 € in Kötschach-Mauthen, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,250 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,658 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dellach, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lienz (12,105 residents), 25 km away.
Population of Kötschach-Mauthen over time
Kötschach-Mauthen had 3,460 residents in 2016 and 3,316 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,321 |
| 2022 | 3,310 |
| 2023 | 3,340 |
| 2024 | 3,341 |
| 2025 | 3,320 |
| 2026 | 3,316 |
All indicators for Kötschach-Mauthen
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 | Kötschach-Mauthen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,672 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.0% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 111 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 246 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kötschach-Mauthen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,444 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 503 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kötschach-Mauthen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 347 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 374 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 392 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 373 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.4 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 288 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 449 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 365 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 135.4 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 198 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 401 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 805 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 140 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,888 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kötschach-Mauthen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,568 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 437 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 47.4 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 459 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kötschach-Mauthen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 43.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,940 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kötschach-Mauthen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.7% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 725 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 931 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 529 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kötschach-Mauthen | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 221 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kötschach-Mauthen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing15.0% ×2.5
- Accommodation and food services14.5% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services11.9% ×1.5
- Construction9.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.4% ×3.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Kötschach-Mauthen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kötschach-Mauthen?
Kötschach-Mauthen has 3,316 residents (2026), ranking 514 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kötschach-Mauthen?
Kötschach-Mauthen covers 154.6 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Kötschach-Mauthen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kötschach-Mauthen went from 3,460 to 3,316, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Kötschach-Mauthen?
Kötschach-Mauthen is in Carinthia. It belongs to Hermagor (district). Latitude 46.667, longitude 13.000.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Kötschach-Mauthen?
In Kötschach-Mauthen, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 43.8% (2024), ranking 1,940 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kötschach-Mauthen?
In Kötschach-Mauthen, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 140 € (2019), ranking 1,888 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kötschach-Mauthen?
In Kötschach-Mauthen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,250 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kötschach-Mauthen?
The nearest to Kötschach-Mauthen are Dellach (6.1 km), Oberdrauburg (8.8 km), Dellach im Drautal (9.8 km), Irschen (10 km), Berg im Drautal (14 km).