Radenthein: population and statistics
Radenthein has a population of 5,686 (2026) across 89.3 km², or 63.6 people per km². It ranks 222 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,686 residents
- 89.3 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 695 m
Radenthein in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Radenthein ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.9% in Radenthein, compared with an average of 12.9% in Carinthia and 14.2% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 6.9% in Radenthein, compared with an average of 5.8% in Carinthia and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,514 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Feld am See, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Spittal an der Drau (15,263 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,620 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Radenthein over time
Radenthein had 5,924 residents in 2016 and 5,686 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,769 |
| 2022 | 5,752 |
| 2023 | 5,777 |
| 2024 | 5,756 |
| 2025 | 5,742 |
| 2026 | 5,686 |
All indicators for Radenthein
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 | Radenthein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,884 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) | 52.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 111 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Radenthein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,697 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 193 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.11 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,777 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Radenthein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 401 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 287 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 474 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 266 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,345 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 567 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 248 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.7 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 934 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 438 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 693 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,023 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,274 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Radenthein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.6% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,820 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.9% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 140 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,990 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 333 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 877 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Radenthein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.5% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,794 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Radenthein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.0% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,638 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 214 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Radenthein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 234 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.1% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,410 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Radenthein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services15.9% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Radenthein
Where is Radenthein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Radenthein?
Radenthein has 5,686 residents (2026), ranking 222 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Radenthein?
Radenthein covers 89.3 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Radenthein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Radenthein went from 5,924 to 5,686, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Radenthein?
Radenthein is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.800, longitude 13.700.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Radenthein?
In Radenthein, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.9% (2026), ranking 1,884 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Radenthein?
In Radenthein, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 6.9% (2024), ranking 140 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Radenthein?
In Radenthein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Radenthein?
The nearest to Radenthein are Feld am See (4.5 km), Bad Kleinkirchheim (7.2 km), Ferndorf (9.0 km), Millstatt am See (9.1 km), Fresach (9.8 km).