Weißensee: population and statistics
Weißensee has a population of 758 (2026) across 78.1 km², or 9.7 people per km². It ranks 1,841 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 758 residents
- 78.1 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 927 m
Weißensee in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Weißensee ranks No. 128 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 14.1% in Weißensee, compared with an average of 5.8% in Carinthia and 6.5% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 31.0% in Weißensee, compared with an average of 55.8% in Carinthia and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 52.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,251 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”.
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,944 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.3 times lower than the national average.
Population of Weißensee over time
Weißensee had 749 residents in 2016 and 758 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 771 |
| 2022 | 766 |
| 2023 | 769 |
| 2024 | 764 |
| 2025 | 759 |
| 2026 | 758 |
All indicators for Weißensee
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 | Weißensee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,758 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.7% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 185 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 212 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weißensee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 323 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,822 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weißensee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 156 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,036 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 171 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,041 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 225.9 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 12 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 212 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 925 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 279.7 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 14 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,993 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 16 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,091 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 584 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weißensee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 68.3% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,928 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 14.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 9 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 425 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,297 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 56.1 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weißensee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 31.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,968 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weißensee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.0% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 208 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,862 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weißensee | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 526 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 315 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weißensee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services52.9% ×7.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade11.0% ×0.5
- Other service activities8.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.3% ×0.7
- Construction1.9% ×0.3
- Finance and insurance1.0% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Weißensee
Where is Weißensee?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weißensee?
Weißensee has 758 residents (2026), ranking 1,841 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weißensee?
Weißensee covers 78.1 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Weißensee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weißensee went from 749 to 758, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Weißensee?
Weißensee is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.717, longitude 13.300.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Weißensee?
In Weißensee, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 14.1% (2024), ranking 9 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Weißensee?
In Weißensee, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 31.0% (2024), ranking 1,968 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weißensee?
In Weißensee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,251 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weißensee?
The nearest to Weißensee are Gitschtal (5.1 km), Steinfeld (6.0 km), Kleblach-Lind (7.2 km), Greifenburg (9.9 km), Hermagor-Pressegger See (11 km).