Berwang: population and statistics
Berwang has a population of 620 (2026) across 42.7 km², or 14.5 people per km². It ranks 1,927 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 620 residents
- 42.7 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 1,336 m
Berwang in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Berwang ranks No. 234 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 177.3 in Berwang, compared with an average of 100.7 in Tyrol and 92.6 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 46.4% in Berwang, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 59.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,054 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,983 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bichlbach, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Höfen (1,284 residents), 8.4 km away.
Population of Berwang over time
Berwang had 554 residents in 2016 and 620 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 597 |
| 2022 | 587 |
| 2023 | 630 |
| 2024 | 622 |
| 2025 | 630 |
| 2026 | 620 |
All indicators for Berwang
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 | Berwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 608 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 258 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,917 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 98 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 111 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,497 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 177.3 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 26 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 119 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,496 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 191.9 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 38 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 625 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 330 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,414 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 83 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 81 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 232 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,692 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.1 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 780 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Berwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 46.4% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,922 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Berwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 24.6% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 69 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 181 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,918 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Berwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.7% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,312 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,010 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Berwang
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services59.3% ×8.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade6.8% ×0.3
- Other service activities4.2% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.4% ×0.6
- Construction2.5% ×0.4
- Finance and insurance2.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Berwang
Where is Berwang?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berwang?
Berwang has 620 residents (2026), ranking 1,927 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Berwang?
Berwang covers 42.7 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Berwang growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berwang went from 554 to 620, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Berwang?
Berwang is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.408, longitude 10.748.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berwang?
In Berwang, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 177.3 (2024), ranking 26 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Berwang?
In Berwang, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 46.4% (2024), ranking 1,922 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Berwang?
In Berwang, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,054 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Berwang?
The nearest to Berwang are Bichlbach (3.6 km), Heiterwang (4.1 km), Ehenbichl (7.9 km), Höfen (8.4 km), Reutte (8.7 km).