Bach: population and statistics
Bach has a population of 653 (2026) across 56.9 km², or 11.5 people per km². It ranks 1,903 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 653 residents
- 56.9 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 1,062 m
Bach in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Bach ranks No. 223 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.5% in Bach, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,990 € in Bach, compared with an average of 1,435 € in Tyrol and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 28.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,102 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,968 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Holzgau, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Flirsch (1,001 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Bach over time
Bach had 630 residents in 2016 and 653 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 634 |
| 2022 | 644 |
| 2023 | 653 |
| 2024 | 640 |
| 2025 | 658 |
| 2026 | 653 |
All indicators for Bach
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 | Bach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.4% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 683 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 255 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,924 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.57 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 280 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 72 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,776 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 77 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,793 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 299 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 85 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,734 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 130.2 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 249 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 261 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,353 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,990 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 57 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,864 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 97 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 136 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,911 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.8 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,597 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.0% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,475 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 885 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 188 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,905 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.3% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 777 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.5% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,939 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services28.2% ×3.8
- Other service activities17.6% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade16.5% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.7% ×4.3
- Finance and insurance4.7% ×1.8
- Manufacturing3.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Bach
Where is Bach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bach?
Bach has 653 residents (2026), ranking 1,903 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bach?
Bach covers 56.9 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Bach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bach went from 630 to 653, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Bach?
Bach is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.267, longitude 10.400.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Bach?
In Bach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.5% (2024), ranking 1,939 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bach?
In Bach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,990 € (2019), ranking 57 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bach?
In Bach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,102 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bach?
The nearest to Bach are Holzgau (4.0 km), Elbigenalp (4.0 km), Häselgehr (8.3 km), Steeg (8.4 km), Kaisers (9.5 km).