Rangersdorf: population and statistics
Rangersdorf has a population of 1,692 (2026) across 84.3 km², or 20.1 people per km². It ranks 1,146 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,692 residents
- 84.3 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 862 m
Rangersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Rangersdorf ranks No. 81 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.4% in Rangersdorf, compared with an average of 15.0% in Carinthia and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 6,091 € in Rangersdorf, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,245 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,810 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Stall, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nußdorf-Debant (3,459 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,980 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rangersdorf over time
Rangersdorf had 1,737 residents in 2016 and 1,692 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,698 |
| 2022 | 1,698 |
| 2023 | 1,690 |
| 2024 | 1,702 |
| 2025 | 1,700 |
| 2026 | 1,692 |
All indicators for Rangersdorf
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 | Rangersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,442 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rangersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 703 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,146 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rangersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 130 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,236 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 138 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,285 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.0 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,396 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 171 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,138 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.1 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 880 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 258 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,367 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 6,091 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 27 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rangersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 384 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,368 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.5 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,517 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rangersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.1% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,085 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rangersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.4% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,617 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 480 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,176 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rangersdorf | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.9% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 64 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.4% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,949 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rangersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.6% ×1.3
- Manufacturing13.1% ×2.2
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services9.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.2% ×3.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Rangersdorf
Where is Rangersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rangersdorf?
Rangersdorf has 1,692 residents (2026), ranking 1,146 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rangersdorf?
Rangersdorf covers 84.3 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Rangersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rangersdorf went from 1,737 to 1,692, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Rangersdorf?
Rangersdorf is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.864, longitude 12.965.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Rangersdorf?
In Rangersdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.4% (2024), ranking 1,949 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Rangersdorf?
In Rangersdorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 6,091 € (2019), ranking 27 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rangersdorf?
In Rangersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,245 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rangersdorf?
The nearest to Rangersdorf are Stall (5.9 km), Winklern (6.8 km), Mörtschach (7.7 km), Iselsberg-Stronach (9.5 km), Nikolsdorf (9.8 km).