Bichlbach: population and statistics
Bichlbach has a population of 794 (2026) across 30.6 km², or 25.9 people per km². It ranks 1,824 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 794 residents
- 30.6 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 1,081 m
Bichlbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Bichlbach ranks No. 210 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 21.0% in Bichlbach, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 40.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,092 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,291 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Berwang, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reutte (7,420 residents), 8.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,368 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bichlbach over time
Bichlbach had 756 residents in 2016 and 794 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 772 |
| 2022 | 765 |
| 2023 | 755 |
| 2024 | 772 |
| 2025 | 794 |
| 2026 | 794 |
All indicators for Bichlbach
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 | Bichlbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.7% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,585 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) | 49.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 451 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bichlbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 345 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,787 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bichlbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 61 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,848 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 70 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,836 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.4 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,109 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 82 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,760 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.3 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 804 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 204 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,634 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 439 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,733 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bichlbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.0% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 159 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,859 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.1 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,639 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bichlbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.4% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,154 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bichlbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 21.0% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 137 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 240 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,794 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bichlbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bichlbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services40.7% ×5.5
- Wholesale and retail trade19.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.6
- Transport and storage2.5% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Bichlbach
Where is Bichlbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bichlbach?
Bichlbach has 794 residents (2026), ranking 1,824 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bichlbach?
Bichlbach covers 30.6 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Bichlbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bichlbach went from 756 to 794, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Bichlbach?
Bichlbach is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.421, longitude 10.791.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bichlbach?
In Bichlbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 21.0% (2024), ranking 137 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Bichlbach?
In Bichlbach, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 159 (2024), ranking 1,859 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bichlbach?
In Bichlbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,092 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bichlbach?
The nearest to Bichlbach are Berwang (3.6 km), Heiterwang (4.1 km), Lermoos (7.3 km), Biberwier (8.7 km), Ehenbichl (8.7 km).