Brandberg: population and statistics
Brandberg has a population of 383 (2026) across 156.2 km², or 2.5 people per km². It ranks 2,029 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 383 residents
- 156.2 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 1,057 m
Brandberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Brandberg ranks No. 258 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 44.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,873 football pitches.
- Its population density is 43.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mayrhofen (3,961 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Brandberg over time
Brandberg had 359 residents in 2016 and 383 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 368 |
| 2022 | 369 |
| 2023 | 379 |
| 2024 | 382 |
| 2025 | 383 |
| 2026 | 383 |
All indicators for Brandberg
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 | Brandberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 20.4% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.3% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 39.1 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Brandberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 135 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,045 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.83 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brandberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 37 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 2,004 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 41 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 2,003 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.3 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 29 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 2,048 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.7 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 558 € | 602 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 398 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Brandberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 125 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,942 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.7 | 54.1 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brandberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.7% | 60.4% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Brandberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.8% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 102 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,042 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Brandberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.3% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.5% | 16.2% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Brandberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services44.8% ×6.1
- Wholesale and retail trade24.1% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services10.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.4% ×3.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.4% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Brandberg
Where is Brandberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brandberg?
Brandberg has 383 residents (2026), ranking 2,029 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Brandberg?
Brandberg covers 156.2 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Brandberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brandberg went from 359 to 383, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Brandberg?
Brandberg is in Tyrol. It belongs to Schwaz (district). Latitude 47.167, longitude 11.900.
Private households: what is the figure for Brandberg?
In Brandberg, “Private households” stands at 135 (2024), ranking 2,045 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Brandberg?
In Brandberg, “Families” stands at 102 (2024), ranking 2,042 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brandberg?
In Brandberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brandberg?
The nearest to Brandberg are Mayrhofen (2.5 km), Schwendau (4.6 km), Ramsau im Zillertal (4.7 km), Hippach (5.0 km), Hainzenberg (5.6 km).