Reichenau: population and statistics
Reichenau has a population of 1,694 (2026) across 114.1 km², or 14.9 people per km². It ranks 1,143 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,694 residents
- 114.1 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 1,060 m
Reichenau in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Reichenau ranks No. 80 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.1% in Reichenau, compared with an average of 12.9% in Carinthia and 14.2% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.0% in Reichenau, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 25.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,200 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,976 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bad Kleinkirchheim, 8.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Radenthein (5,686 residents), 16 km away.
Population of Reichenau over time
Reichenau had 1,833 residents in 2016 and 1,694 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,778 |
| 2022 | 1,765 |
| 2023 | 1,717 |
| 2024 | 1,753 |
| 2025 | 1,695 |
| 2026 | 1,694 |
All indicators for Reichenau
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 | Reichenau | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.1% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,861 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.3% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 145 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 117 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reichenau | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 744 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,083 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reichenau | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 167 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 970 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 193 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 924 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 349 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 177 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,101 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.5 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 764 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 584 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 384 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 729 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,512 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reichenau | 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) | 5.7% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 679 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 944 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.1 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 673 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Reichenau | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Reichenau | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 743 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 475 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,186 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Reichenau | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.0% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 104 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Reichenau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services25.3% ×3.4
- Wholesale and retail trade16.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.7
- Other service activities6.9% ×0.8
- Construction5.7% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.2% ×4.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Reichenau
Where is Reichenau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reichenau?
Reichenau has 1,694 residents (2026), ranking 1,143 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Reichenau?
Reichenau covers 114.1 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Reichenau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Reichenau went from 1,833 to 1,694, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Reichenau?
Reichenau is in Carinthia. It belongs to Feldkirchen (district). Latitude 46.854, longitude 13.893.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Reichenau?
In Reichenau, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.1% (2026), ranking 1,861 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Reichenau?
In Reichenau, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.0% (2024), ranking 104 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Reichenau?
In Reichenau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,200 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Reichenau?
The nearest to Reichenau are Bad Kleinkirchheim (8.9 km), Gnesau (10 km), Deutsch-Griffen (14 km), Feld am See (14 km), Arriach (14 km).