Oberdrauburg: population and statistics
Oberdrauburg has a population of 1,168 (2026) across 70.0 km², or 16.7 people per km². It ranks 1,556 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,168 residents
- 70.0 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 645 m
Oberdrauburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Oberdrauburg ranks No. 109 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 6,653 € in Oberdrauburg, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 72.2% in Oberdrauburg, compared with an average of 73.3% in Carinthia and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 19.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,184 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,798 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Irschen (1,925 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,736 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Oberdrauburg over time
Oberdrauburg had 1,217 residents in 2016 and 1,168 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,180 |
| 2022 | 1,176 |
| 2023 | 1,203 |
| 2024 | 1,210 |
| 2025 | 1,198 |
| 2026 | 1,168 |
All indicators for Oberdrauburg
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 | Oberdrauburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 421 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberdrauburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 495 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,531 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberdrauburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 82 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,689 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 94 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,658 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.2 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,451 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 106 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,600 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,261 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 213 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,589 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 6,653 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 23 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberdrauburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.2% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,783 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 209 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,751 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,767 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oberdrauburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 928 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberdrauburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.8% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 710 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 336 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,561 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oberdrauburg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 221 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Oberdrauburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services19.8% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade15.8% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities12.9% ×1.5
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.9% ×2.5
- Information and communication4.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberdrauburg
Where is Oberdrauburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberdrauburg?
Oberdrauburg has 1,168 residents (2026), ranking 1,556 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oberdrauburg?
Oberdrauburg covers 70.0 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Oberdrauburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oberdrauburg went from 1,217 to 1,168, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Oberdrauburg?
Oberdrauburg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.743, longitude 12.970.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Oberdrauburg?
In Oberdrauburg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 6,653 € (2019), ranking 23 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Oberdrauburg?
In Oberdrauburg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 72.2% (2024), ranking 1,783 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberdrauburg?
In Oberdrauburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,184 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberdrauburg?
The nearest to Oberdrauburg are Irschen (4.5 km), Nikolsdorf (6.8 km), Dellach im Drautal (8.0 km), Kötschach-Mauthen (8.8 km), Lavant (12 km).