Assling: population and statistics
Assling has a population of 1,729 (2026) across 99.0 km², or 17.5 people per km². It ranks 1,113 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,729 residents
- 99.0 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 1,115 m
Assling in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Assling ranks No. 120 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 71.1 in Assling, compared with an average of 105.1 in Tyrol and 102.8 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 58.7% in Assling, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,297 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,861 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Anras, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lienz (12,105 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Assling over time
Assling had 1,800 residents in 2016 and 1,729 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,786 |
| 2022 | 1,756 |
| 2023 | 1,757 |
| 2024 | 1,747 |
| 2025 | 1,730 |
| 2026 | 1,729 |
All indicators for Assling
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 | Assling | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 695 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Assling | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 695 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,156 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Assling | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 135 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,191 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 149 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,195 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.0 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,203 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 123 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,457 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.1 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,851 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 436 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 704 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 506 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,685 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Assling | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.9% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 801 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 836 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.2 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 493 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Assling | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.7% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,810 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Assling | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.9% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,520 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 495 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,139 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Assling | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.0% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.4% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Assling
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing21.5% ×3.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.6% ×6.1
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Assling
Where is Assling?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Assling?
Assling has 1,729 residents (2026), ranking 1,113 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Assling?
Assling covers 99.0 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Assling growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Assling went from 1,800 to 1,729, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Assling?
Assling is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 46.786, longitude 12.641.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Assling?
In Assling, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 71.1 (2026), ranking 1,851 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Assling?
In Assling, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 58.7% (2024), ranking 1,810 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Assling?
In Assling, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,297 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Assling?
The nearest to Assling are Anras (6.3 km), Leisach (8.7 km), Obertilliach (8.9 km), Abfaltersbach (9.2 km), Oberlienz (9.3 km).