Paternion: population and statistics
Paternion has a population of 5,762 (2026) across 105.5 km², or 54.6 people per km². It ranks 216 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,762 residents
- 105.5 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 538 m
Paternion in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Paternion ranks No. 17 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 9 € in Paternion, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.5% in Paternion, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.1% 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?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: 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 96% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,777 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ferndorf, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Spittal an der Drau (15,263 residents), 14 km away.
Population of Paternion over time
Paternion had 5,876 residents in 2016 and 5,762 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,806 |
| 2022 | 5,815 |
| 2023 | 5,779 |
| 2024 | 5,767 |
| 2025 | 5,778 |
| 2026 | 5,762 |
All indicators for Paternion
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 | Paternion | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.3% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 307 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Paternion | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,538 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 215 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Paternion | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 417 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 265 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 487 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 254 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.4 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,265 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 585 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 233 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.5 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 869 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 338 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,012 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 9 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,947 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Paternion | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,196 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 289 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.1 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 747 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Paternion | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.3% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,553 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Paternion | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.0% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,703 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 202 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Paternion | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.5% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 77 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Paternion
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Paternion
Where is Paternion?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Paternion?
Paternion has 5,762 residents (2026), ranking 216 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Paternion?
Paternion covers 105.5 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Paternion growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Paternion went from 5,876 to 5,762, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Paternion?
Paternion is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.712, longitude 13.638.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Paternion?
In Paternion, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 9 € (2019), ranking 1,947 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Paternion?
In Paternion, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.5% (2024), ranking 77 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Paternion?
In Paternion, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,275 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Paternion?
The nearest to Paternion are Ferndorf (2.8 km), Fresach (4.2 km), Stockenboi (4.8 km), Weißenstein (7.3 km), Bad Bleiberg (11 km).