Weitensfeld im Gurktal: population and statistics
Weitensfeld im Gurktal has a population of 1,987 (2026) across 95.8 km², or 20.7 people per km². It ranks 966 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,987 residents
- 95.8 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 702 m
Weitensfeld im Gurktal in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Weitensfeld im Gurktal ranks No. 63 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.5% in Weitensfeld im Gurktal, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 127.8 in Weitensfeld im Gurktal, compared with an average of 98.3 in Carinthia and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,232 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 92% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,424 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Glödnitz, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frauenstein (3,544 residents), 14 km away.
Population of Weitensfeld im Gurktal over time
Weitensfeld im Gurktal had 2,155 residents in 2016 and 1,987 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,012 |
| 2022 | 2,008 |
| 2023 | 2,015 |
| 2024 | 1,998 |
| 2025 | 1,982 |
| 2026 | 1,987 |
All indicators for Weitensfeld im Gurktal
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 | Weitensfeld im Gurktal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 207 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 195 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weitensfeld im Gurktal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 806 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 996 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weitensfeld im Gurktal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 231 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 645 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 254 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 654 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.8 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 177 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 228 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 848 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.7 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 508 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 181 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,755 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,198 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 549 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weitensfeld im Gurktal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.7% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,641 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 558 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,096 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.1 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weitensfeld im Gurktal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,522 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weitensfeld im Gurktal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 578 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 964 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weitensfeld im Gurktal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.5% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 146 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weitensfeld im Gurktal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing11.2% ×1.8
- Construction10.7% ×1.6
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.1% ×6.5
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weitensfeld im Gurktal?
Weitensfeld im Gurktal has 1,987 residents (2026), ranking 966 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weitensfeld im Gurktal?
Weitensfeld im Gurktal covers 95.8 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Weitensfeld im Gurktal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weitensfeld im Gurktal went from 2,155 to 1,987, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Weitensfeld im Gurktal?
Weitensfeld im Gurktal is in Carinthia. It belongs to Sankt Veit an der Glan (district). Latitude 46.849, longitude 14.192.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Weitensfeld im Gurktal?
In Weitensfeld im Gurktal, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.5% (2024), ranking 146 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Weitensfeld im Gurktal?
In Weitensfeld im Gurktal, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 127.8 (2024), ranking 177 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weitensfeld im Gurktal?
In Weitensfeld im Gurktal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,232 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weitensfeld im Gurktal?
The nearest to Weitensfeld im Gurktal are Glödnitz (6.0 km), Albeck (7.8 km), Gurk (8.0 km), Deutsch-Griffen (9.0 km), Steuerberg (9.2 km).