Biberwier: population and statistics
Biberwier has a population of 640 (2026) across 29.4 km², or 21.8 people per km². It ranks 1,915 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 640 residents
- 29.4 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 991 m
Biberwier in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Biberwier ranks No. 230 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 283.6 in Biberwier, compared with an average of 100.7 in Tyrol and 92.6 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 10.3% in Biberwier, compared with an average of 14.2% in Tyrol and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 72.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tyrol for “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Tyrol for “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,119 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
Population of Biberwier over time
Biberwier had 628 residents in 2016 and 640 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 631 |
| 2022 | 640 |
| 2023 | 660 |
| 2024 | 671 |
| 2025 | 665 |
| 2026 | 640 |
All indicators for Biberwier
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 | Biberwier | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.3% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,932 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.0% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 455 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 379 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Biberwier | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 301 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,858 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Biberwier | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 173 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 940 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 190 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 943 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 283.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 3 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 265 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 703 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 414.1 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 3 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 417 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 751 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,838 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 313 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Biberwier | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.4% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,766 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 355 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,418 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.0 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 359 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Biberwier | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.5% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,501 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Biberwier | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 24.6% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 69 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 190 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,898 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Biberwier | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,443 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.9% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 995 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Biberwier
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work72.7% ×7.3
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services3.4% ×0.4
- Professional, scientific and technical3.0% ×0.2
- Other service activities3.0% ×0.4
- Construction2.7% ×0.4
- Manufacturing2.3% ×0.4
- Wholesale and retail trade1.1% ×0.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Biberwier
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Biberwier?
Biberwier has 640 residents (2026), ranking 1,915 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Biberwier?
Biberwier covers 29.4 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Biberwier growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Biberwier went from 628 to 640, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Biberwier?
Biberwier is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.383, longitude 10.893.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Biberwier?
In Biberwier, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 283.6 (2024), ranking 3 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Biberwier?
In Biberwier, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.3% (2026), ranking 1,932 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Biberwier?
In Biberwier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Biberwier?
The nearest to Biberwier are Lermoos (2.0 km), Ehrwald (2.6 km), Nassereith (8.7 km), Bichlbach (8.7 km), Obsteig (9.8 km).