Reichenfels: population and statistics
Reichenfels has a population of 1,708 (2026) across 87.3 km², or 19.6 people per km². It ranks 1,128 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,708 residents
- 87.3 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 802 m
Reichenfels in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Reichenfels ranks No. 79 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.3% in Reichenfels, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 204 € in Reichenfels, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,224 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal (4,202 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Reichenfels over time
Reichenfels had 1,894 residents in 2016 and 1,708 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,784 |
| 2022 | 1,749 |
| 2023 | 1,730 |
| 2024 | 1,720 |
| 2025 | 1,700 |
| 2026 | 1,708 |
All indicators for Reichenfels
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 | Reichenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.7% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.8% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 358 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 221 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reichenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 650 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,236 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.57 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 280 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reichenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 152 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,063 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 167 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,066 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.3 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 124 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,450 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.6 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,823 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 208 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,608 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 204 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,854 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reichenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.3% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,688 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 405 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,329 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,418 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Reichenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Reichenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 495 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,139 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Reichenfels | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.3% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 52 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.9% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,915 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Reichenfels
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services16.3% ×2.2
- Manufacturing10.6% ×1.8
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.1% ×3.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Reichenfels
Where is Reichenfels?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reichenfels?
Reichenfels has 1,708 residents (2026), ranking 1,128 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Reichenfels?
Reichenfels covers 87.3 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Reichenfels growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Reichenfels went from 1,894 to 1,708, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Reichenfels?
Reichenfels is in Carinthia. It belongs to Wolfsberg (district). Latitude 47.008, longitude 14.744.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Reichenfels?
In Reichenfels, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.3% (2024), ranking 52 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Reichenfels?
In Reichenfels, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 204 € (2019), ranking 1,854 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Reichenfels?
In Reichenfels, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Reichenfels?
The nearest to Reichenfels are Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal (6.3 km), Obdach (7.4 km), Preitenegg (15 km), Weißkirchen in Steiermark (16 km), Hirschegg-Pack (16 km).