Mölbling: population and statistics
Mölbling has a population of 1,337 (2026) across 49.0 km², or 27.3 people per km². It ranks 1,414 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,337 residents
- 49.0 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 583 m
Mölbling in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Mölbling ranks No. 97 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.8% in Mölbling, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 308 € in Mölbling, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,275 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 94% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,866 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Althofen (4,976 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,100 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mölbling over time
Mölbling had 1,313 residents in 2016 and 1,337 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,347 |
| 2022 | 1,338 |
| 2023 | 1,333 |
| 2024 | 1,320 |
| 2025 | 1,314 |
| 2026 | 1,337 |
All indicators for Mölbling
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 | Mölbling | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 431 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) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mölbling | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 552 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,420 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mölbling | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 134 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,200 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,259 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.6 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 481 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 141 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,304 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.5 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 736 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 315 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,107 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 308 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,794 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mölbling | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 341 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,443 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.0 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,289 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mölbling | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.7% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 511 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mölbling | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.8% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 385 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,435 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mölbling | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 116 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.2% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mölbling
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.5% ×1.3
- Manufacturing14.6% ×2.4
- Construction10.9% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.0% ×7.3
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Mölbling
Where is Mölbling?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mölbling?
Mölbling has 1,337 residents (2026), ranking 1,414 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mölbling?
Mölbling covers 49.0 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Mölbling growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mölbling went from 1,313 to 1,337, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Mölbling?
Mölbling is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.862, longitude 14.446.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Mölbling?
In Mölbling, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.8% (2024), ranking 116 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Mölbling?
In Mölbling, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 308 € (2019), ranking 1,794 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mölbling?
In Mölbling, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,275 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mölbling?
The nearest to Mölbling are Althofen (1.6 km), Kappel am Krappfeld (4.0 km), Guttaring (5.8 km), Micheldorf (6.0 km), Klein St. Paul (7.8 km).