Achenkirch: population and statistics
Achenkirch has a population of 2,257 (2026) across 114.0 km², or 19.8 people per km². It ranks 843 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,257 residents
- 114.0 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 915 m
Achenkirch in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Achenkirch ranks No. 89 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 24.2% in Achenkirch, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 51.1% in Achenkirch, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,074 kWh a year here.
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- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,964 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Steinberg am Rofan, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eben am Achensee (3,604 residents), 12 km away.
Population of Achenkirch over time
Achenkirch had 2,181 residents in 2016 and 2,257 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,169 |
| 2022 | 2,227 |
| 2023 | 2,260 |
| 2024 | 2,278 |
| 2025 | 2,238 |
| 2026 | 2,257 |
All indicators for Achenkirch
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 | Achenkirch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.7% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,783 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.7% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 487 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Achenkirch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,017 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 769 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Achenkirch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 221 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 682 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 243 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 689 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.3 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 462 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 254 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 749 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.5 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 555 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 504 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 533 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,071 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 260 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Achenkirch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.3% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,053 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 649 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 471 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Achenkirch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 51.1% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Achenkirch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 24.2% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 74 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 634 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 882 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Achenkirch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 859 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Achenkirch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.1% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade18.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities13.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Transport and storage3.6% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Achenkirch
Where is Achenkirch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Achenkirch?
Achenkirch has 2,257 residents (2026), ranking 843 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Achenkirch?
Achenkirch covers 114.0 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Achenkirch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Achenkirch went from 2,181 to 2,257, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Achenkirch?
Achenkirch is in Tyrol. It belongs to Schwaz (district). Latitude 47.527, longitude 11.707.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Achenkirch?
In Achenkirch, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 24.2% (2024), ranking 74 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Achenkirch?
In Achenkirch, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 51.1% (2024), ranking 1,890 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Achenkirch?
In Achenkirch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,074 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Achenkirch?
The nearest to Achenkirch are Steinberg am Rofan (6.8 km), Eben am Achensee (12 km), Brandenberg (14 km), Münster (15 km), Wiesing (15 km).