Mörtschach: population and statistics
Mörtschach has a population of 812 (2026) across 74.8 km², or 10.9 people per km². It ranks 1,811 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 812 residents
- 74.8 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 944 m
Mörtschach in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Mörtschach ranks No. 126 by population.
Share of women: 45.9% in Mörtschach, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 75.6% in Mörtschach, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 21.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,180 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Share of people under 15”.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,472 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Großkirchheim (1,316 residents), 6.1 km away.
Population of Mörtschach over time
Mörtschach had 807 residents in 2016 and 812 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 826 |
| 2022 | 818 |
| 2023 | 834 |
| 2024 | 819 |
| 2025 | 816 |
| 2026 | 812 |
All indicators for Mörtschach
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 | Mörtschach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.0% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 28 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,614 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 45.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,980 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mörtschach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 298 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,862 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.71 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 83 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mörtschach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 73 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,770 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 78 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,785 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 858 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 70 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,837 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.2 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,424 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 167 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,819 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,425 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 452 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mörtschach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,754 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 167 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,838 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.4 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mörtschach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,094 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mörtschach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.4% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,617 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 220 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,835 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mörtschach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 75.6% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 9 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.6% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,931 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mörtschach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services21.4% ×2.9
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services11.4% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.6% ×7.8
- Manufacturing8.6% ×1.4
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Mörtschach
Where is Mörtschach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mörtschach?
Mörtschach has 812 residents (2026), ranking 1,811 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mörtschach?
Mörtschach covers 74.8 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Mörtschach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mörtschach went from 807 to 812, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Mörtschach?
Mörtschach is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.922, longitude 12.911.
Share of women: what is the figure for Mörtschach?
In Mörtschach, “Share of women” stands at 45.9% (2026), ranking 1,980 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Mörtschach?
In Mörtschach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 75.6% (2024), ranking 9 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mörtschach?
In Mörtschach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,180 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mörtschach?
The nearest to Mörtschach are Großkirchheim (6.1 km), Winklern (6.3 km), Rangersdorf (7.7 km), Stall (10 km), Iselsberg-Stronach (11 km).