Ellmau: population and statistics
Ellmau has a population of 2,956 (2026) across 36.8 km², or 80.3 people per km². It ranks 613 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,956 residents
- 36.8 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 803 m
Ellmau in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Ellmau ranks No. 64 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 26.6% in Ellmau, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 149.3 in Ellmau, compared with an average of 100.7 in Tyrol and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 23.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,183 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,158 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Going am Wilden Kaiser, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchberg in Tirol (5,278 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ellmau over time
Ellmau had 2,746 residents in 2016 and 2,956 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,866 |
| 2022 | 2,885 |
| 2023 | 2,896 |
| 2024 | 2,951 |
| 2025 | 2,954 |
| 2026 | 2,956 |
All indicators for Ellmau
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 | Ellmau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,037 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,012 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ellmau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,371 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 534 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ellmau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 411 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 272 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 443 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 306 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 149.3 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 64 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 471 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 339 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 159.3 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 90 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 693 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 260 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 677 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,555 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ellmau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.9% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,467 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,729 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 387 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 58.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 269 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ellmau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 47.8% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,911 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ellmau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 26.6% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 52 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 814 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 648 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ellmau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ellmau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services23.0% ×3.1
- Wholesale and retail trade19.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services11.2% ×1.4
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.6% ×0.7
- Information and communication3.9% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Ellmau
Where is Ellmau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ellmau?
Ellmau has 2,956 residents (2026), ranking 613 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ellmau?
Ellmau covers 36.8 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Ellmau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ellmau went from 2,746 to 2,956, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Ellmau?
Ellmau is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kufstein (district). Latitude 47.514, longitude 12.304.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Ellmau?
In Ellmau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 26.6% (2024), ranking 52 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ellmau?
In Ellmau, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 149.3 (2024), ranking 64 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ellmau?
In Ellmau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,183 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ellmau?
The nearest to Ellmau are Going am Wilden Kaiser (1.8 km), Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser (4.0 km), Reith bei Kitzbühel (5.2 km), Oberndorf in Tirol (6.3 km), Kirchberg in Tirol (7.2 km).