Völkermarkt: population and statistics
Völkermarkt has a population of 10,803 (2026) across 137.5 km², or 78.6 people per km². It ranks 84 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,803 residents
- 137.5 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 465 m
Völkermarkt in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Völkermarkt ranks No. 7 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,233 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,258 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wolfsberg (25,011 residents), 25 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,932 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Völkermarkt over time
Völkermarkt had 10,948 residents in 2016 and 10,803 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,866 |
| 2022 | 10,904 |
| 2023 | 10,977 |
| 2024 | 10,956 |
| 2025 | 10,902 |
| 2026 | 10,803 |
All indicators for Völkermarkt
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 | Völkermarkt | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.4% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 499 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 572 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Völkermarkt | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,851 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 83 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Völkermarkt | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 957 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 72 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,175 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 70 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.7 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 479 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,147 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 87 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.2 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 715 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 478 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 587 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 83 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,915 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Völkermarkt | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,663 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) | 6,085 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 96 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 55.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 301 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Völkermarkt | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,765 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Völkermarkt | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.3% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 885 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,099 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 81 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Völkermarkt | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 703 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Völkermarkt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.0
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Völkermarkt
Where is Völkermarkt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Völkermarkt?
Völkermarkt has 10,803 residents (2026), ranking 84 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Völkermarkt?
Völkermarkt covers 137.5 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Völkermarkt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Völkermarkt went from 10,948 to 10,803, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Völkermarkt?
Völkermarkt is in Carinthia. It belongs to Völkermarkt (district). Latitude 46.662, longitude 14.634.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Völkermarkt?
In Völkermarkt, “Enterprises” stands at 957 (2024), ranking 72 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Private households: what is the figure for Völkermarkt?
In Völkermarkt, “Private households” stands at 4,851 (2024), ranking 83 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Völkermarkt?
In Völkermarkt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,233 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Völkermarkt?
The nearest to Völkermarkt are St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See (6.9 km), Eberndorf (7.9 km), Griffen (8.8 km), Diex (9.2 km), Ruden (10 km).