Dölsach: population and statistics
Dölsach has a population of 2,317 (2026) across 24.2 km², or 95.8 people per km². It ranks 814 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,317 residents
- 24.2 km²
- 96 people/km²
- 709 m
Dölsach in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Dölsach ranks No. 86 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.1% in Dölsach, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.1% in Dölsach, compared with an average of 60.3% in Tyrol and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,290 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,387 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Iselsberg-Stronach, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lienz (12,105 residents), 5.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,160 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Dölsach over time
Dölsach had 2,319 residents in 2016 and 2,317 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,303 |
| 2022 | 2,311 |
| 2023 | 2,311 |
| 2024 | 2,309 |
| 2025 | 2,319 |
| 2026 | 2,317 |
All indicators for Dölsach
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 | Dölsach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 605 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dölsach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,037 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 751 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dölsach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 191 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 839 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 209 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 855 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.1 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,041 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 232 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 824 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.1 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 919 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 279 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,270 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,003 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,294 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dölsach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 683 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 939 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.5 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,116 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dölsach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.6% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 842 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dölsach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.8% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 661 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 832 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dölsach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.1% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 319 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Dölsach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.1% ×0.8
- Construction13.5% ×2.0
- Manufacturing11.7% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.7% ×5.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Dölsach
Where is Dölsach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dölsach?
Dölsach has 2,317 residents (2026), ranking 814 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dölsach?
Dölsach covers 24.2 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Dölsach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dölsach went from 2,319 to 2,317, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Dölsach?
Dölsach is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 46.828, longitude 12.840.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Dölsach?
In Dölsach, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.1% (2024), ranking 1,665 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Dölsach?
In Dölsach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.1% (2024), ranking 319 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dölsach?
In Dölsach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,290 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dölsach?
The nearest to Dölsach are Iselsberg-Stronach (0.9 km), Nußdorf-Debant (2.0 km), Lavant (3.2 km), Tristach (4.2 km), Gaimberg (4.6 km).