Brixen im Thale: population and statistics
Brixen im Thale has a population of 2,709 (2026) across 31.4 km², or 86.4 people per km². It ranks 679 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,709 residents
- 31.4 km²
- 86 people/km²
- 793 m
Brixen im Thale in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Brixen im Thale ranks No. 69 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.9% in Brixen im Thale, compared with an average of 60.3% in Tyrol and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 475 € in Brixen im Thale, compared with an average of 1,435 € in Tyrol and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,156 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,391 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchberg in Tirol (5,278 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,624 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Brixen im Thale over time
Brixen im Thale had 2,615 residents in 2016 and 2,709 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,636 |
| 2022 | 2,638 |
| 2023 | 2,681 |
| 2024 | 2,701 |
| 2025 | 2,698 |
| 2026 | 2,709 |
All indicators for Brixen im Thale
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 | Brixen im Thale | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.2% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 584 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 484 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brixen im Thale | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,237 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 613 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brixen im Thale | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 262 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 549 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 285 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 569 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.3 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 537 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 342 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 532 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.2 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 288 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 404 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 789 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 475 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,704 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brixen im Thale | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.6% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,503 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 851 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 796 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.4 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,037 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brixen im Thale | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.2% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,671 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Brixen im Thale | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.5% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 338 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 761 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 700 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Brixen im Thale | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Brixen im Thale
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services17.4% ×2.3
- Administrative and support services11.5% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.8
- Construction10.0% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Brixen im Thale
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brixen im Thale?
Brixen im Thale has 2,709 residents (2026), ranking 679 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Brixen im Thale?
Brixen im Thale covers 31.4 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Brixen im Thale growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brixen im Thale went from 2,615 to 2,709, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Brixen im Thale?
Brixen im Thale is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kitzbühel (district). Latitude 47.450, longitude 12.250.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Brixen im Thale?
In Brixen im Thale, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.9% (2024), ranking 210 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Brixen im Thale?
In Brixen im Thale, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 475 € (2019), ranking 1,704 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brixen im Thale?
In Brixen im Thale, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,156 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brixen im Thale?
The nearest to Brixen im Thale are Kirchberg in Tirol (5.0 km), Hopfgarten im Brixental (6.3 km), Westendorf (6.7 km), Söll (7.4 km), Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser (7.4 km).