Lesachtal: population and statistics
Lesachtal has a population of 1,264 (2026) across 190.9 km², or 6.6 people per km². It ranks 1,477 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,264 residents
- 190.9 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 1,057 m
Lesachtal in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Lesachtal ranks No. 101 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 44.4% in Lesachtal, compared with an average of 55.8% in Carinthia and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,265 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Average household size”.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,739 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Untertilliach, 10.6 km away.
Population of Lesachtal over time
Lesachtal had 1,363 residents in 2016 and 1,264 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,277 |
| 2022 | 1,276 |
| 2023 | 1,264 |
| 2024 | 1,269 |
| 2025 | 1,274 |
| 2026 | 1,264 |
All indicators for Lesachtal
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 | Lesachtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 919 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lesachtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 460 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,594 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.78 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 49 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lesachtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 186 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 864 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 198 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 901 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 154.9 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 56 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 196 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 998 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 155.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 98 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 569 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 415 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 853 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,412 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lesachtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.6% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,503 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 458 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,248 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 831 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lesachtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 44.4% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,936 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lesachtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.1% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,654 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 331 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,574 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lesachtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.3% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 283 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.5% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 872 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lesachtal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services19.1% ×2.6
- Manufacturing12.4% ×2.0
- Construction11.3% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.2% ×5.7
- Transport and storage5.2% ×2.4
- Other service activities5.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Lesachtal
Where is Lesachtal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lesachtal?
Lesachtal has 1,264 residents (2026), ranking 1,477 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lesachtal?
Lesachtal covers 190.9 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Lesachtal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lesachtal went from 1,363 to 1,264, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Lesachtal?
Lesachtal is in Carinthia. It belongs to Hermagor (district). Latitude 46.694, longitude 12.816.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Lesachtal?
In Lesachtal, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 44.4% (2024), ranking 1,936 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Lesachtal?
In Lesachtal, “Average household size” stands at 2.78 persons (2024), ranking 49 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lesachtal?
In Lesachtal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,265 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lesachtal?
The nearest to Lesachtal are Untertilliach (11 km), Lavant (12 km), Nikolsdorf (12 km), Oberdrauburg (13 km), Leisach (14 km).