Preitenegg: population and statistics
Preitenegg has a population of 883 (2026) across 68.4 km², or 12.9 people per km². It ranks 1,751 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 883 residents
- 68.4 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 1,065 m
Preitenegg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Preitenegg ranks No. 122 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,199 € in Preitenegg, 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: 70.9% in Preitenegg, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 20.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,581 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hirschegg-Pack, 9.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal (4,202 residents), 9.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,884 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Preitenegg over time
Preitenegg had 956 residents in 2016 and 883 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 935 |
| 2022 | 909 |
| 2023 | 904 |
| 2024 | 895 |
| 2025 | 891 |
| 2026 | 883 |
All indicators for Preitenegg
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 | Preitenegg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.7% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 275 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 349 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Preitenegg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 360 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,763 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.48 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 515 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Preitenegg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 104 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,476 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 110 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,507 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.2 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 65 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,864 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.6 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,798 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 330 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,048 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,199 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 99 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Preitenegg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,489 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 359 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,411 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.2 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 668 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Preitenegg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.5% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,754 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Preitenegg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 250 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,770 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Preitenegg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.9% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Preitenegg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction20.0% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services13.8% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.3% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.7% ×7.0
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Transport and storage3.1% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Preitenegg
Where is Preitenegg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Preitenegg?
Preitenegg has 883 residents (2026), ranking 1,751 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Preitenegg?
Preitenegg covers 68.4 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Preitenegg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Preitenegg went from 956 to 883, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Preitenegg?
Preitenegg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Wolfsberg (district). Latitude 46.940, longitude 14.922.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Preitenegg?
In Preitenegg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,199 € (2019), ranking 99 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 Preitenegg?
In Preitenegg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.9% (2024), ranking 210 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Preitenegg?
In Preitenegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Preitenegg?
The nearest to Preitenegg are Hirschegg-Pack (9.3 km), Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal (9.9 km), Frantschach-St. Gertraud (10.0 km), Wolfsberg (13 km), Edelschrott (14 km).