Pörtschach am Wörther See: population and statistics
Pörtschach am Wörther See has a population of 2,959 (2026) across 12.7 km², or 234 people per km². It ranks 612 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,959 residents
- 12.7 km²
- 234 people/km²
- 449 m
Pörtschach am Wörther See in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Pörtschach am Wörther See ranks No. 42 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 26.3% in Pörtschach am Wörther See, compared with an average of 15.0% in Carinthia and 17.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.5% in Pörtschach am Wörther See, compared with an average of 24.7% in Carinthia and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,244 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,772 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Maria Wörth, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Moosburg (4,649 residents), 3.4 km away.
Population of Pörtschach am Wörther See over time
Pörtschach am Wörther See had 2,715 residents in 2016 and 2,959 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,860 |
| 2022 | 2,869 |
| 2023 | 2,937 |
| 2024 | 2,941 |
| 2025 | 3,002 |
| 2026 | 2,959 |
All indicators for Pörtschach am Wörther See
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 | Pörtschach am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 90 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 195 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pörtschach am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,448 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 502 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.05 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,866 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pörtschach am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 346 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 376 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 388 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 383 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 129.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 159 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 446 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 369 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 150.7 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 110 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 846 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 159 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 284 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,806 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pörtschach am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.0% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,797 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.0% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 232 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,185 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 585 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 688 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pörtschach am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.6% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,396 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pörtschach am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 377 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 832 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 630 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pörtschach am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.1% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,870 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 26.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 37 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pörtschach am Wörther See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services23.5% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade18.9% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical16.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.6
- Information and communication4.1% ×0.6
- Construction3.9% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pörtschach am Wörther See?
Pörtschach am Wörther See has 2,959 residents (2026), ranking 612 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pörtschach am Wörther See?
Pörtschach am Wörther See covers 12.7 km², with a density of 234 people per km².
Is the population of Pörtschach am Wörther See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pörtschach am Wörther See went from 2,715 to 2,959, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Pörtschach am Wörther See?
Pörtschach am Wörther See is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt Land (district). Latitude 46.636, longitude 14.143.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Pörtschach am Wörther See?
In Pörtschach am Wörther See, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 26.3% (2024), ranking 37 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Pörtschach am Wörther See?
In Pörtschach am Wörther See, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.5% (2026), ranking 90 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pörtschach am Wörther See?
In Pörtschach am Wörther See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,244 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pörtschach am Wörther See?
The nearest to Pörtschach am Wörther See are Maria Wörth (2.6 km), Moosburg (3.4 km), Techelsberg am Wörther See (4.0 km), Schiefling am Wörthersee (5.1 km), Krumpendorf am Wörthersee (5.4 km).