Brixlegg: population and statistics
Brixlegg has a population of 3,124 (2026) across 9.1 km², or 342 people per km². It ranks 564 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,124 residents
- 9.1 km²
- 342 people/km²
- 531 m
Brixlegg in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Brixlegg ranks No. 61 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 68.2 in Brixlegg, compared with an average of 54.1 in Tyrol and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,184 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,277 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Reith im Alpbachtal, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kramsach (5,116 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,736 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Brixlegg over time
Brixlegg had 2,899 residents in 2016 and 3,124 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,043 |
| 2022 | 3,044 |
| 2023 | 3,059 |
| 2024 | 3,124 |
| 2025 | 3,120 |
| 2026 | 3,124 |
All indicators for Brixlegg
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 | Brixlegg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,271 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,501 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brixlegg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,472 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 490 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brixlegg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 281 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 506 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 343 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 449 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 422 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 340 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 537 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.8 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 644 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 741 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 222 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 891 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,380 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brixlegg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.4% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 511 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,130 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 301 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 68.2 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 176 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brixlegg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.9% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,432 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Brixlegg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 869 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 598 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Brixlegg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.5% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,498 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.9% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 506 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Brixlegg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.5% ×1.0
- Construction11.7% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Brixlegg
Where is Brixlegg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brixlegg?
Brixlegg has 3,124 residents (2026), ranking 564 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Brixlegg?
Brixlegg covers 9.1 km², with a density of 342 people per km².
Is the population of Brixlegg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brixlegg went from 2,899 to 3,124, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Brixlegg?
Brixlegg is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kufstein (district). Latitude 47.429, longitude 11.877.
Average household size: what is the figure for Brixlegg?
In Brixlegg, “Average household size” stands at 2.10 persons (2024), ranking 1,796 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brixlegg?
In Brixlegg, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 68.2 (2024), ranking 176 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brixlegg?
In Brixlegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,184 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brixlegg?
The nearest to Brixlegg are Reith im Alpbachtal (1.4 km), Rattenberg (1.6 km), Kramsach (1.8 km), Radfeld (3.2 km), Münster (3.4 km).