Krems in Kärnten: population and statistics
Krems in Kärnten has a population of 1,581 (2026) across 207.6 km², or 7.6 people per km². It ranks 1,224 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,581 residents
- 207.6 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 894 m
Krems in Kärnten in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Krems in Kärnten ranks No. 88 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 74.9% in Krems in Kärnten, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,632 € in Krems in Kärnten, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 23.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,288 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 debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,074 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gmünd in Kärnten (2,545 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,152 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Krems in Kärnten over time
Krems in Kärnten had 1,716 residents in 2016 and 1,581 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,665 |
| 2022 | 1,633 |
| 2023 | 1,683 |
| 2024 | 1,614 |
| 2025 | 1,603 |
| 2026 | 1,581 |
All indicators for Krems in Kärnten
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 | Krems in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.5% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,809 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 246 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Krems in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 644 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,247 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Krems in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 172 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 949 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 187 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 959 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 314 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) | 96.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,062 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 311 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,127 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,632 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 39 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Krems in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.1% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,705 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 459 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,246 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.5 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,164 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Krems in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.6% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,449 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Krems in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.3% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,297 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 464 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,219 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Krems in Kärnten | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 74.9% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 18 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.5% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,939 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Krems in Kärnten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services23.8% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade19.9% ×0.9
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.3% ×6.7
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Krems in Kärnten
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Krems in Kärnten?
Krems in Kärnten has 1,581 residents (2026), ranking 1,224 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Krems in Kärnten?
Krems in Kärnten covers 207.6 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Krems in Kärnten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Krems in Kärnten went from 1,716 to 1,581, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Krems in Kärnten?
Krems in Kärnten is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.922, longitude 13.568.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Krems in Kärnten?
In Krems in Kärnten, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 74.9% (2024), ranking 18 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Krems in Kärnten?
In Krems in Kärnten, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,632 € (2019), ranking 39 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Krems in Kärnten?
In Krems in Kärnten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,288 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Krems in Kärnten?
The nearest to Krems in Kärnten are Gmünd in Kärnten (3.0 km), Trebesing (6.2 km), Malta (6.2 km), Rennweg am Katschberg (11 km), Seeboden am Millstätter See (12 km).