Breitenwang: population and statistics
Breitenwang has a population of 1,402 (2026) across 19.0 km², or 73.8 people per km². It ranks 1,360 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,402 residents
- 19.0 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 850 m
Breitenwang in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Breitenwang ranks No. 149 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 210.4 in Breitenwang, compared with an average of 54.1 in Tyrol and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 2,622 € in Breitenwang, compared with an average of 602 € in Tyrol and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tyrol for “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Tyrol for “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,662 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reutte (7,420 residents), 1.0 km away.
Population of Breitenwang over time
Breitenwang had 1,463 residents in 2016 and 1,402 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,479 |
| 2022 | 1,471 |
| 2023 | 1,469 |
| 2024 | 1,453 |
| 2025 | 1,440 |
| 2026 | 1,402 |
All indicators for Breitenwang
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 | Breitenwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 669 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 605 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breitenwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 653 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,230 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breitenwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 82 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,689 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 98 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,624 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 98 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,666 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.9 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,875 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 2,622 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 2 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,399 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 193 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breitenwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.4% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,038 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 212 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 210.4 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Breitenwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.9% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,806 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Breitenwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 179 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 429 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,312 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Breitenwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 859 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.7% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 525 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Breitenwang
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services12.2% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services11.2% ×1.5
- Information and communication11.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Breitenwang
Where is Breitenwang?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breitenwang?
Breitenwang has 1,402 residents (2026), ranking 1,360 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Breitenwang?
Breitenwang covers 19.0 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Breitenwang growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breitenwang went from 1,463 to 1,402, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Breitenwang?
Breitenwang is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.489, longitude 10.728.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Breitenwang?
In Breitenwang, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 210.4 (2024), ranking 1 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Breitenwang?
In Breitenwang, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 2,622 € (2019), ranking 2 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Breitenwang?
In Breitenwang, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Breitenwang?
The nearest to Breitenwang are Reutte (1.0 km), Lechaschau (1.6 km), Ehenbichl (2.5 km), Pflach (2.9 km), Wängle (2.9 km).