Liebenfels: population and statistics
Liebenfels has a population of 3,401 (2026) across 58.9 km², or 57.7 people per km². It ranks 490 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,401 residents
- 58.9 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 490 m
Liebenfels in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Liebenfels ranks No. 35 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 74.5% in Liebenfels, compared with an average of 73.3% in Carinthia and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,269 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,252 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Veit an der Glan (12,178 residents), 6.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,076 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Liebenfels over time
Liebenfels had 3,286 residents in 2016 and 3,401 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,397 |
| 2022 | 3,388 |
| 2023 | 3,405 |
| 2024 | 3,411 |
| 2025 | 3,416 |
| 2026 | 3,401 |
All indicators for Liebenfels
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 | Liebenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 982 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Liebenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,405 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 519 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Liebenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 313 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 428 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 342 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 450 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 691 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 341 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 534 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.3 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 913 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 260 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,357 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 700 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,533 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Liebenfels | 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) | 894 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 750 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.2 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,280 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Liebenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Liebenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 969 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 502 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Liebenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.3% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 777 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 525 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Liebenfels
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Construction11.4% ×1.7
- Manufacturing10.2% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.6
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Liebenfels
Where is Liebenfels?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Liebenfels?
Liebenfels has 3,401 residents (2026), ranking 490 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Liebenfels?
Liebenfels covers 58.9 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Liebenfels growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Liebenfels went from 3,286 to 3,401, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Liebenfels?
Liebenfels is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.738, longitude 14.287.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Liebenfels?
In Liebenfels, “Enterprises” stands at 313 (2024), ranking 428 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Liebenfels?
In Liebenfels, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 74.5% (2024), ranking 1,516 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Liebenfels?
In Liebenfels, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,269 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Liebenfels?
The nearest to Liebenfels are St. Veit an der Glan (6.4 km), Glanegg (6.7 km), Maria Saal (7.9 km), St. Urban (9.1 km), Frauenstein (10 km).