Ossiach: population and statistics
Ossiach has a population of 718 (2026) across 17.4 km², or 41.3 people per km². It ranks 1,867 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −23.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 718 residents
- 17.4 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 511 m
Ossiach in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Ossiach ranks No. 130 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.3% in Ossiach, compared with an average of 12.9% in Carinthia and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 29.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,227 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,434 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steindorf am Ossiacher See (3,844 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,908 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ossiach over time
Ossiach had 940 residents in 2016 and 718 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 788 |
| 2022 | 872 |
| 2023 | 897 |
| 2024 | 794 |
| 2025 | 724 |
| 2026 | 718 |
All indicators for Ossiach
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 | Ossiach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,932 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.4% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 139 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 123 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 59 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ossiach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 373 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,738 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.93 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,961 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ossiach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 92 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,586 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,550 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134.0 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 124 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 126 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,439 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 175.5 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 53 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,273 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 57 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 710 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,527 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ossiach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,897 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 260 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,621 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.9 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 969 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ossiach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.8% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,385 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ossiach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.7% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 164 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 198 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,882 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ossiach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.3% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,825 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 23.2% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 66 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ossiach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services29.8% ×4.0
- Wholesale and retail trade21.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical16.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.8% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.1% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.1% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.1% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Ossiach
Where is Ossiach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ossiach?
Ossiach has 718 residents (2026), ranking 1,867 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ossiach?
Ossiach covers 17.4 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Ossiach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ossiach went from 940 to 718, a change of −23.6%.
Where is Ossiach?
Ossiach is in Carinthia. It belongs to Feldkirchen (district). Latitude 46.675, longitude 13.982.
Average household size: what is the figure for Ossiach?
In Ossiach, “Average household size” stands at 1.93 persons (2024), ranking 1,961 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Ossiach?
In Ossiach, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.3% (2026), ranking 1,932 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ossiach?
In Ossiach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,227 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ossiach?
The nearest to Ossiach are Steindorf am Ossiacher See (3.2 km), Wernberg (6.6 km), Velden am Wörther See (8.3 km), Himmelberg (9.2 km), Techelsberg am Wörther See (9.3 km).