Weißenstein: population and statistics
Weißenstein has a population of 2,885 (2026) across 49.2 km², or 58.7 people per km². It ranks 630 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,885 residents
- 49.2 km²
- 59 people/km²
- 539 m
Weißenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Weißenstein ranks No. 43 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.6% in Weißenstein, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 138 € in Weißenstein, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,295 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 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,889 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Fresach, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Paternion (5,762 residents), 7.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,180 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weißenstein over time
Weißenstein had 2,983 residents in 2016 and 2,885 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,932 |
| 2022 | 2,940 |
| 2023 | 2,946 |
| 2024 | 2,910 |
| 2025 | 2,921 |
| 2026 | 2,885 |
All indicators for Weißenstein
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 | Weißenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 250 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 364 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weißenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,250 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 604 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weißenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 186 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 864 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 216 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 818 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.0 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,602 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 270 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 690 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.6 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,148 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 573 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 408 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 138 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,890 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weißenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,045 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 655 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 831 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weißenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.4% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 971 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weißenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 882 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 584 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weißenstein | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.6% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 42 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.1% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 604 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weißenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services12.1% ×1.5
- Construction9.4% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.3
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Weißenstein
Where is Weißenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weißenstein?
Weißenstein has 2,885 residents (2026), ranking 630 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weißenstein?
Weißenstein covers 49.2 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Weißenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weißenstein went from 2,983 to 2,885, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Weißenstein?
Weißenstein is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.682, longitude 13.724.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Weißenstein?
In Weißenstein, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.6% (2024), ranking 42 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Weißenstein?
In Weißenstein, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 138 € (2019), ranking 1,890 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weißenstein?
In Weißenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,295 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weißenstein?
The nearest to Weißenstein are Fresach (4.1 km), Bad Bleiberg (7.0 km), Paternion (7.3 km), Afritz am See (7.7 km), Ferndorf (9.5 km).