Axams: population and statistics
Axams has a population of 6,343 (2026) across 22.2 km², or 286 people per km². It ranks 189 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,343 residents
- 22.2 km²
- 286 people/km²
- 885 m
Axams in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Axams ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 22.0% in Axams, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 186 € in Axams, compared with an average of 1,435 € in Tyrol and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,146 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 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,106 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Birgitz, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Innsbruck (132,820 residents), 9.6 km away.
Population of Axams over time
Axams had 5,849 residents in 2016 and 6,343 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,111 |
| 2022 | 6,193 |
| 2023 | 6,251 |
| 2024 | 6,325 |
| 2025 | 6,361 |
| 2026 | 6,343 |
All indicators for Axams
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 | Axams | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Axams | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,803 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 185 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Axams | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 410 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 273 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 466 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 280 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.3 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 509 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 306 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.2 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,636 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 208 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,608 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 186 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,864 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Axams | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,475 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 471 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.2 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,461 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Axams | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.8% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 500 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Axams | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.8% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 619 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,856 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 181 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Axams | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.3% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,784 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 22.0% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 82 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Axams
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical14.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.2% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Axams
Where is Axams?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Axams?
Axams has 6,343 residents (2026), ranking 189 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Axams?
Axams covers 22.2 km², with a density of 286 people per km².
Is the population of Axams growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Axams went from 5,849 to 6,343, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Axams?
Axams is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.230, longitude 11.279.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Axams?
In Axams, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 22.0% (2024), ranking 82 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Axams?
In Axams, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 186 € (2019), ranking 1,864 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Axams?
In Axams, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Axams?
The nearest to Axams are Birgitz (1.7 km), Grinzens (2.2 km), Götzens (2.5 km), Kematen in Tirol (2.7 km), Oberperfuss (2.8 km).