Ehrwald: population and statistics
Ehrwald has a population of 2,625 (2026) across 49.4 km², or 53.2 people per km². It ranks 703 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,625 residents
- 49.4 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 979 m
Ehrwald in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Ehrwald ranks No. 72 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 30.3% in Ehrwald, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 44.0% in Ehrwald, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 28.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
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- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,912 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lermoos, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mieming (3,981 residents), 12 km away.
Population of Ehrwald over time
Ehrwald had 2,585 residents in 2016 and 2,625 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,593 |
| 2022 | 2,620 |
| 2023 | 2,606 |
| 2024 | 2,599 |
| 2025 | 2,620 |
| 2026 | 2,625 |
All indicators for Ehrwald
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 | Ehrwald | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.4% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,923 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.9% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 167 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 123 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 59 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ehrwald | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,308 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 564 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.00 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,916 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ehrwald | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 300 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 456 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 334 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 457 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.8 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 177 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 364 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 493 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.7 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 169 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 634 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 319 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,595 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 870 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ehrwald | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.2% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,848 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 185 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,277 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 540 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 48.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 434 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ehrwald | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 44.0% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,939 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ehrwald | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 30.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 23 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 743 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 719 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ehrwald | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ehrwald
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services28.8% ×3.9
- Wholesale and retail trade16.9% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services11.9% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.7
- Information and communication3.3% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Ehrwald
Where is Ehrwald?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ehrwald?
Ehrwald has 2,625 residents (2026), ranking 703 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ehrwald?
Ehrwald covers 49.4 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Ehrwald growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ehrwald went from 2,585 to 2,625, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Ehrwald?
Ehrwald is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.400, longitude 10.917.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Ehrwald?
In Ehrwald, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 30.3% (2024), ranking 23 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Ehrwald?
In Ehrwald, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 44.0% (2024), ranking 1,939 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ehrwald?
In Ehrwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ehrwald?
The nearest to Ehrwald are Lermoos (2.5 km), Biberwier (2.6 km), Bichlbach (9.7 km), Nassereith (11 km), Obsteig (11 km).