Alpbach: population and statistics
Alpbach has a population of 2,510 (2026) across 58.4 km², or 43.0 people per km². It ranks 743 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,510 residents
- 58.4 km²
- 43 people/km²
Alpbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Alpbach ranks No. 80 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 0 € in Alpbach, compared with an average of 1,435 € in Tyrol and 1,719 € nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.6% in Alpbach, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 27.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,178 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Reith im Alpbachtal, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kramsach (5,116 residents), 7.0 km away.
Population of Alpbach over time
Alpbach had 2,560 residents in 2016 and 2,510 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,538 |
| 2022 | 2,530 |
| 2023 | 2,572 |
| 2024 | 2,553 |
| 2025 | 2,545 |
| 2026 | 2,510 |
All indicators for Alpbach
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 | Alpbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 919 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alpbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,040 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 749 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alpbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 240 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 605 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 263 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 626 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.1 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 606 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 216 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 909 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.1 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,427 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 368 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 893 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 0 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alpbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 928 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 733 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.4 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 809 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Alpbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 57.2% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,840 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Alpbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.8% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 710 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 689 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 790 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Alpbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 935 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: Alpbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services27.0% ×3.6
- Wholesale and retail trade18.1% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance4.2% ×1.6
- Construction3.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Alpbach
Where is Alpbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alpbach?
Alpbach has 2,510 residents (2026), ranking 743 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Alpbach?
Alpbach covers 58.4 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Alpbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alpbach went from 2,560 to 2,510, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Alpbach?
Alpbach is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kufstein (district). Latitude 47.399, longitude 11.944.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Alpbach?
In Alpbach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 0 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Alpbach?
In Alpbach, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,852 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alpbach?
In Alpbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alpbach?
The nearest to Alpbach are Reith im Alpbachtal (5.3 km), Radfeld (5.8 km), Rattenberg (5.9 km), Brixlegg (6.0 km), Kramsach (7.0 km).