Velden am Wörther See: population and statistics
Velden am Wörther See has a population of 9,171 (2026) across 53.0 km², or 173 people per km². It ranks 107 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,171 residents
- 53.0 km²
- 173 people/km²
- 453 m
Velden am Wörther See in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Velden am Wörther See ranks No. 10 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,262 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,426 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rosegg, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldkirchen in Kärnten (14,558 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,048 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Velden am Wörther See over time
Velden am Wörther See had 8,952 residents in 2016 and 9,171 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,105 |
| 2022 | 9,151 |
| 2023 | 9,127 |
| 2024 | 9,098 |
| 2025 | 9,183 |
| 2026 | 9,171 |
All indicators for Velden am Wörther See
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 | Velden am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,848 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.2% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 151 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 117 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Velden am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,312 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 99 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Velden am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 983 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 68 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,107 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 76 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 258 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,254 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 70 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.7 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 185 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 616 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 342 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 452 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,720 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Velden am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,754 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) | 3,311 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 189 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.0 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 824 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Velden am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.2% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Velden am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.0% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 432 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,559 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 105 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Velden am Wörther See | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.5% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.1% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 212 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Velden am Wörther See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services13.9% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Construction5.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Velden am Wörther See?
Velden am Wörther See has 9,171 residents (2026), ranking 107 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Velden am Wörther See?
Velden am Wörther See covers 53.0 km², with a density of 173 people per km².
Is the population of Velden am Wörther See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Velden am Wörther See went from 8,952 to 9,171, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Velden am Wörther See?
Velden am Wörther See is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.612, longitude 14.042.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Velden am Wörther See?
In Velden am Wörther See, “Enterprises” stands at 983 (2024), ranking 68 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Private households: what is the figure for Velden am Wörther See?
In Velden am Wörther See, “Private households” stands at 4,312 (2024), ranking 99 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Velden am Wörther See?
In Velden am Wörther See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,262 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Velden am Wörther See?
The nearest to Velden am Wörther See are Rosegg (3.2 km), Schiefling am Wörthersee (4.4 km), Techelsberg am Wörther See (6.9 km), St. Jakob im Rosental (7.3 km), Wernberg (7.9 km).