Maria Rain: population and statistics
Maria Rain has a population of 2,748 (2026) across 25.5 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 663 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,748 residents
- 25.5 km²
- 108 people/km²
- 558 m
Maria Rain in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Maria Rain ranks No. 44 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 21.1% in Maria Rain, compared with an average of 15.0% in Carinthia and 17.6% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 15.7 in Maria Rain, compared with an average of 48.4 in Carinthia and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,248 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,576 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ferlach (7,537 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,992 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Maria Rain over time
Maria Rain had 2,500 residents in 2016 and 2,748 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,631 |
| 2022 | 2,680 |
| 2023 | 2,683 |
| 2024 | 2,719 |
| 2025 | 2,732 |
| 2026 | 2,748 |
All indicators for Maria Rain
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 | Maria Rain | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 991 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maria Rain | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,179 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 651 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maria Rain | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 210 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 219 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 804 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.4 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,417 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 259 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 729 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.3 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,127 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 256 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,375 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,242 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,115 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maria Rain | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 428 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,290 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.7 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,849 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maria Rain | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 133 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Maria Rain | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.8% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 710 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 802 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 657 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Maria Rain | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 21.1% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 100 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Maria Rain
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.0% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical15.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.6% ×1.4
- Health and social work7.8% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.7
- Finance and insurance5.1% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Maria Rain
Where is Maria Rain?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maria Rain?
Maria Rain has 2,748 residents (2026), ranking 663 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Maria Rain?
Maria Rain covers 25.5 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Maria Rain growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maria Rain went from 2,500 to 2,748, a change of +9.9%.
Where is Maria Rain?
Maria Rain is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt Land (district). Latitude 46.555, longitude 14.296.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Maria Rain?
In Maria Rain, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 21.1% (2024), ranking 100 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Maria Rain?
In Maria Rain, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 15.7 (2024), ranking 1,849 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maria Rain?
In Maria Rain, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,248 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maria Rain?
The nearest to Maria Rain are Ferlach (3.2 km), Köttmannsdorf (4.8 km), Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (6.8 km), Ebenthal in Kärnten (7.6 km), Keutschach am See (9.3 km).