Nötsch im Gailtal: population and statistics
Nötsch im Gailtal has a population of 2,358 (2026) across 42.7 km², or 55.2 people per km². It ranks 790 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,358 residents
- 42.7 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 560 m
Nötsch im Gailtal in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Nötsch im Gailtal ranks No. 54 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.1% in Nötsch im Gailtal, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 190 € in Nötsch im Gailtal, compared with an average of 504 € in Carinthia and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,302 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 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,986 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Feistritz an der Gail, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arnoldstein (7,171 residents), 7.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,208 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Nötsch im Gailtal over time
Nötsch im Gailtal had 2,224 residents in 2016 and 2,358 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,291 |
| 2022 | 2,319 |
| 2023 | 2,332 |
| 2024 | 2,340 |
| 2025 | 2,340 |
| 2026 | 2,358 |
All indicators for Nötsch im Gailtal
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 | Nötsch im Gailtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 282 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 311 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nötsch im Gailtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,021 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 763 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nötsch im Gailtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 187 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 858 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 202 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 887 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.2 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 196 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 998 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,534 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 190 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,701 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 694 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,540 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nötsch im Gailtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.3% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,390 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 498 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,185 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.2 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,580 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nötsch im Gailtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,114 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Nötsch im Gailtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.4% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,146 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 690 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 787 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Nötsch im Gailtal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.1% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.5% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 429 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Nötsch im Gailtal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Construction14.0% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Nötsch im Gailtal
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nötsch im Gailtal?
Nötsch im Gailtal has 2,358 residents (2026), ranking 790 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Nötsch im Gailtal?
Nötsch im Gailtal covers 42.7 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Nötsch im Gailtal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nötsch im Gailtal went from 2,224 to 2,358, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Nötsch im Gailtal?
Nötsch im Gailtal is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.590, longitude 13.623.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Nötsch im Gailtal?
In Nötsch im Gailtal, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.1% (2024), ranking 187 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Nötsch im Gailtal?
In Nötsch im Gailtal, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 190 € (2019), ranking 1,701 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nötsch im Gailtal?
In Nötsch im Gailtal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,302 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nötsch im Gailtal?
The nearest to Nötsch im Gailtal are Feistritz an der Gail (2.3 km), Hohenthurn (4.6 km), Bad Bleiberg (6.3 km), Arnoldstein (7.9 km), St. Stefan im Gailtal (8.6 km).