Reißeck: population and statistics
Reißeck has a population of 2,085 (2026) across 139.8 km², or 14.9 people per km². It ranks 925 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,085 residents
- 139.8 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 618 m
Reißeck in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Reißeck ranks No. 61 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 75.5% in Reißeck, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.9% in Reißeck, compared with an average of 24.7% in Carinthia and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,265 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 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,578 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mühldorf, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Spittal an der Drau (15,263 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,060 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Reißeck over time
Reißeck had 2,199 residents in 2016 and 2,085 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,101 |
| 2022 | 2,096 |
| 2023 | 2,091 |
| 2024 | 2,078 |
| 2025 | 2,085 |
| 2026 | 2,085 |
All indicators for Reißeck
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 | Reißeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.9% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 114 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 170 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reißeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 922 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 873 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reißeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 152 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,063 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 170 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,046 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.4 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,387 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 214 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 917 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.6 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 830 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 339 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,008 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,607 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 383 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reißeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.4% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,766 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.0% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 426 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 662 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 967 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.7 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,021 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Reißeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.7% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,534 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Reißeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 616 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 919 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Reißeck | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 75.5% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 12 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.1% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,607 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Reißeck
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.6% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services13.8% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.0
- Construction12.9% ×1.9
- Other service activities12.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.0
- Transport and storage3.3% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Reißeck
Where is Reißeck?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reißeck?
Reißeck has 2,085 residents (2026), ranking 925 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Reißeck?
Reißeck covers 139.8 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Reißeck growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Reißeck went from 2,199 to 2,085, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Reißeck?
Reißeck is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.877, longitude 13.306.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Reißeck?
In Reißeck, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 75.5% (2024), ranking 12 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Reißeck?
In Reißeck, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.9% (2026), ranking 114 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Reißeck?
In Reißeck, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,265 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Reißeck?
The nearest to Reißeck are Mühldorf (4.1 km), Sachsenburg (6.5 km), Lurnfeld (6.7 km), Lendorf (9.7 km), Obervellach (10.0 km).