Winklern: population and statistics
Winklern has a population of 1,179 (2026) across 37.2 km², or 31.7 people per km². It ranks 1,545 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,179 residents
- 37.2 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 936 m
Winklern in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Winklern ranks No. 108 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.9% in Winklern, compared with an average of 12.9% in Carinthia and 14.2% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 6.1% in Winklern, compared with an average of 5.8% in Carinthia and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,338 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,214 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Iselsberg-Stronach, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dölsach (2,317 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,352 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Winklern over time
Winklern had 1,212 residents in 2016 and 1,179 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,200 |
| 2022 | 1,199 |
| 2023 | 1,202 |
| 2024 | 1,184 |
| 2025 | 1,185 |
| 2026 | 1,179 |
All indicators for Winklern
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 | Winklern | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.8% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 265 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Winklern | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 512 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,496 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Winklern | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 98 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 123 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,415 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.1 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 576 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 119 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,496 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.9 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 892 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 301 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,173 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,769 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 767 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Winklern | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.0% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.1% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 549 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,117 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.4 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 487 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Winklern | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.4% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,408 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Winklern | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.6% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,403 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 320 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,609 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Winklern | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.1% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 319 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Winklern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities12.7% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services11.9% ×1.5
- Manufacturing11.0% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services11.0% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.9% ×5.4
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Winklern
Where is Winklern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Winklern?
Winklern has 1,179 residents (2026), ranking 1,545 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Winklern?
Winklern covers 37.2 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Winklern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Winklern went from 1,212 to 1,179, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Winklern?
Winklern is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.871, longitude 12.876.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Winklern?
In Winklern, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.9% (2026), ranking 1,884 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Winklern?
In Winklern, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 6.1% (2024), ranking 219 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Winklern?
In Winklern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,338 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Winklern?
The nearest to Winklern are Iselsberg-Stronach (4.7 km), Dölsach (5.5 km), Mörtschach (6.3 km), Nußdorf-Debant (6.4 km), Rangersdorf (6.8 km).