Villach: population and statistics
Villach has a population of 66,051 (2026) across 135.0 km², or 489 people per km². It ranks 7 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 66,051 residents
- 135.0 km²
- 489 people/km²
- 518 m
Villach in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Villach ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,300 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,905 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Treffen am Ossiacher See, 6.0 km away.
Population of Villach over time
Villach had 61,218 residents in 2016 and 66,051 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 63,236 |
| 2022 | 64,071 |
| 2023 | 65,135 |
| 2024 | 65,600 |
| 2025 | 65,749 |
| 2026 | 66,051 |
All indicators for Villach
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 | Villach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 180 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Villach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 33,142 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 7 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.95 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,947 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 4,657 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 7 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 5,723 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 7 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,158 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 6,074 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 8 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.0 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,201 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 722 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 234 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 970 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,313 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Villach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,814 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.4% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 67 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 42,244 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 9 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 64.3 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 209 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Villach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 33.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,962 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Villach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 24.2% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 74 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 17,335 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 7 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Villach | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,800 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.8% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 155 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Villach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.0
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Villach
Where is Villach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villach?
Villach has 66,051 residents (2026), ranking 7 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Villach?
Villach covers 135.0 km², with a density of 489 people per km².
Is the population of Villach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Villach went from 61,218 to 66,051, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Villach?
Villach is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach (Stadt) (district). Latitude 46.617, longitude 13.833.
Private households: what is the figure for Villach?
In Villach, “Private households” stands at 33,142 (2024), ranking 7 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Villach?
In Villach, “Families” stands at 17,335 (2024), ranking 7 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villach?
In Villach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,300 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villach?
The nearest to Villach are Treffen am Ossiacher See (6.0 km), Finkenstein am Faaker See (6.6 km), Wernberg (8.1 km), Weißenstein (11 km), Bad Bleiberg (11 km).