Absam: population and statistics
Absam has a population of 7,374 (2026) across 51.9 km², or 142 people per km². It ranks 156 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,374 residents
- 51.9 km²
- 142 people/km²
- 664 m
Absam in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Absam ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 23.8% in Absam, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 23.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,267 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,270 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mils, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hall in Tirol (14,625 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,068 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Absam over time
Absam had 6,910 residents in 2016 and 7,374 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,319 |
| 2022 | 7,330 |
| 2023 | 7,329 |
| 2024 | 7,374 |
| 2025 | 7,333 |
| 2026 | 7,374 |
All indicators for Absam
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 | Absam | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,135 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Absam | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,302 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 149 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Absam | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 583 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 146 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 639 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 166 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.2 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,155 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 745 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 162 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.0 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 886 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 378 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 862 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 656 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,567 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Absam | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,926 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 222 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 680 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Absam | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.1% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 798 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Absam | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.2% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 775 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,103 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 148 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Absam | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.6% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,812 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 23.8% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 61 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Absam
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work23.4% ×2.3
- Wholesale and retail trade17.3% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical15.2% ×1.1
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.8% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Absam
Where is Absam?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Absam?
Absam has 7,374 residents (2026), ranking 156 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Absam?
Absam covers 51.9 km², with a density of 142 people per km².
Is the population of Absam growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Absam went from 6,910 to 7,374, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Absam?
Absam is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.296, longitude 11.515.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Absam?
In Absam, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 23.8% (2024), ranking 61 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Private households: what is the figure for Absam?
In Absam, “Private households” stands at 3,302 (2024), ranking 149 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Absam?
In Absam, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,267 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Absam?
The nearest to Absam are Mils (1.4 km), Hall in Tirol (1.8 km), Thaur (3.2 km), Gnadenwald (3.5 km), Baumkirchen (3.7 km).