Zell: population and statistics
Zell has a population of 587 (2026) across 75.6 km², or 7.8 people per km². It ranks 1,949 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 587 residents
- 75.6 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 955 m
Zell in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Zell ranks No. 132 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 83 € in Zell, compared with an average of 504 € in Carinthia and 564 € nationally.
Share of women: 47.2% in Zell, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 996 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,587 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Margareten im Rosental (1,082 residents), 8.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,984 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Zell over time
Zell had 600 residents in 2016 and 587 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 606 |
| 2022 | 597 |
| 2023 | 583 |
| 2024 | 584 |
| 2025 | 587 |
| 2026 | 587 |
All indicators for Zell
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 | Zell | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.8% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 121 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 484 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.2% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,954 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zell | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 240 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,943 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zell | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 50 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,933 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 51 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,955 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 31 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 2,037 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,967 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 83 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,969 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,036 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 272 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zell | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 63 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,050 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 10.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,965 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zell | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.4% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 171 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zell | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 150 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,976 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zell | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.0% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.8% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 512 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zell
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.6% ×3.0
- Health and social work19.4% ×1.9
- Manufacturing12.9% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.7% ×0.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.5% ×5.9
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.5% ×2.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Zell
Where is Zell?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zell?
Zell has 587 residents (2026), ranking 1,949 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zell?
Zell covers 75.6 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Zell growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zell went from 600 to 587, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Zell?
Zell is in Carinthia. It belongs to Klagenfurt Land (district). Latitude 46.472, longitude 14.389.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Zell?
In Zell, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 83 € (2019), ranking 1,969 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Zell?
In Zell, “Share of women” stands at 47.2% (2026), ranking 1,954 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zell?
In Zell, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 996 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zell?
The nearest to Zell are St. Margareten im Rosental (8.2 km), Ferlach (9.0 km), Maria Rain (12 km), Gallizien (13 km), Köttmannsdorf (15 km).