Brandenberg: population and statistics
Brandenberg has a population of 1,492 (2026) across 130.1 km², or 11.5 people per km². It ranks 1,301 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,492 residents
- 130.1 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 856 m
Brandenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Brandenberg ranks No. 140 by population.
Share of women: 47.3% in Brandenberg, compared with an average of 50.6% in Tyrol and 50.7% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 55.6 in Brandenberg, compared with an average of 105.1 in Tyrol and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,194 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,223 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Breitenbach am Inn (3,582 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,776 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Brandenberg over time
Brandenberg had 1,504 residents in 2016 and 1,492 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,531 |
| 2022 | 1,551 |
| 2023 | 1,564 |
| 2024 | 1,519 |
| 2025 | 1,513 |
| 2026 | 1,492 |
All indicators for Brandenberg
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 | Brandenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,946 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brandenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 594 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,342 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.53 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 376 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brandenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 129 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,246 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 140 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,273 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.2 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 956 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 83 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,750 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.6 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,960 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 192 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,692 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,143 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,186 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brandenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 260 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,621 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.1 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brandenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.5% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 962 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Brandenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.8% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,230 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 437 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,293 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Brandenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.4% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 154 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.1% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,774 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Brandenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services15.7% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing10.8% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services10.8% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.6% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Brandenberg
Where is Brandenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brandenberg?
Brandenberg has 1,492 residents (2026), ranking 1,301 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Brandenberg?
Brandenberg covers 130.1 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Brandenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brandenberg went from 1,504 to 1,492, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Brandenberg?
Brandenberg is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kufstein (district). Latitude 47.508, longitude 11.891.
Share of women: what is the figure for Brandenberg?
In Brandenberg, “Share of women” stands at 47.3% (2026), ranking 1,946 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brandenberg?
In Brandenberg, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55.6 (2026), ranking 1,960 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brandenberg?
In Brandenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,194 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brandenberg?
The nearest to Brandenberg are Breitenbach am Inn (7.0 km), Radfeld (7.1 km), Kramsach (7.1 km), Steinberg am Rofan (7.2 km), Rattenberg (7.7 km).