Wernberg: population and statistics
Wernberg has a population of 5,641 (2026) across 26.4 km², or 213 people per km². It ranks 225 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,641 residents
- 26.4 km²
- 213 people/km²
- 580 m
Wernberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Wernberg ranks No. 19 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 201 € in Wernberg, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,301 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,702 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ossiach, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Velden am Wörther See (9,171 residents), 7.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,204 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wernberg over time
Wernberg had 5,587 residents in 2016 and 5,641 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,508 |
| 2022 | 5,592 |
| 2023 | 5,613 |
| 2024 | 5,650 |
| 2025 | 5,662 |
| 2026 | 5,641 |
All indicators for Wernberg
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 | Wernberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wernberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,340 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 247 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wernberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 416 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 267 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 462 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 285 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.0 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,365 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 596 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 226 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.7 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 726 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 340 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,004 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 201 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,856 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wernberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.5% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,356 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,938 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 342 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.4 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 890 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wernberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.3% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 780 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wernberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 932 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,669 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 207 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wernberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wernberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities11.7% ×1.4
- Construction10.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services10.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.4% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.7% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Wernberg
Where is Wernberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wernberg?
Wernberg has 5,641 residents (2026), ranking 225 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wernberg?
Wernberg covers 26.4 km², with a density of 213 people per km².
Is the population of Wernberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wernberg went from 5,587 to 5,641, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Wernberg?
Wernberg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Villach Land (district). Latitude 46.623, longitude 13.939.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Wernberg?
In Wernberg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 201 € (2019), ranking 1,856 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Families: what is the figure for Wernberg?
In Wernberg, “Families” stands at 1,669 (2024), ranking 207 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wernberg?
In Wernberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,301 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wernberg?
The nearest to Wernberg are Ossiach (6.6 km), Rosegg (7.2 km), Velden am Wörther See (7.9 km), Villach (8.1 km), Treffen am Ossiacher See (8.1 km).