Wolfsberg: population and statistics
Wolfsberg has a population of 25,011 (2026) across 278.8 km², or 89.7 people per km². It ranks 20 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,011 residents
- 278.8 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 460 m
Wolfsberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Wolfsberg ranks No. 3 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 44.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,237 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 39,045 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Frantschach-St. Gertraud, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (105,734 residents), 48 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,948 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wolfsberg over time
Wolfsberg had 25,051 residents in 2016 and 25,011 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,031 |
| 2022 | 25,056 |
| 2023 | 25,133 |
| 2024 | 25,084 |
| 2025 | 24,961 |
| 2026 | 25,011 |
All indicators for Wolfsberg
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 | Wolfsberg | 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) | 25.1% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 449 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wolfsberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 11,279 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 20 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wolfsberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 2,302 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 15 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 2,700 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 16 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.0 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 4,017 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 13 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 160.6 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 83 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 476 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 591 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 166 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,872 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wolfsberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.4% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,371 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) | 13,908 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 27 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 55.6 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 304 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wolfsberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 40.7% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,949 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wolfsberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 932 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 7,041 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 17 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wolfsberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.2% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wolfsberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work44.4% ×4.4
- Wholesale and retail trade15.6% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.7% ×0.9
- Construction5.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.0% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Wolfsberg
Where is Wolfsberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wolfsberg?
Wolfsberg has 25,011 residents (2026), ranking 20 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wolfsberg?
Wolfsberg covers 278.8 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Wolfsberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wolfsberg went from 25,051 to 25,011, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Wolfsberg?
Wolfsberg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Wolfsberg (district). Latitude 46.842, longitude 14.841.
Private households: what is the figure for Wolfsberg?
In Wolfsberg, “Private households” stands at 11,279 (2024), ranking 20 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Wolfsberg?
In Wolfsberg, “Families” stands at 7,041 (2024), ranking 17 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wolfsberg?
In Wolfsberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,237 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wolfsberg?
The nearest to Wolfsberg are Frantschach-St. Gertraud (2.6 km), St. Andrä (8.6 km), Preitenegg (13 km), Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal (14 km), St. Georgen im Lavanttal (15 km).