Finkenberg: population and statistics
Finkenberg has a population of 1,413 (2026) across 171.6 km², or 8.2 people per km². It ranks 1,357 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,413 residents
- 171.6 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 890 m
Finkenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Finkenberg ranks No. 148 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.0% in Finkenberg, compared with an average of 14.2% in Tyrol and 14.2% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.7% in Finkenberg, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 38.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,149 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,039 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mayrhofen (3,961 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,596 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Finkenberg over time
Finkenberg had 1,447 residents in 2016 and 1,413 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,413 |
| 2022 | 1,424 |
| 2023 | 1,438 |
| 2024 | 1,432 |
| 2025 | 1,422 |
| 2026 | 1,413 |
All indicators for Finkenberg
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 | Finkenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.0% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,873 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 500 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Finkenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 595 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,340 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Finkenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 146 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,093 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 172 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,034 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120.0 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 264 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 180 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,088 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.4 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 272 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 619 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 338 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,563 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 890 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Finkenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.1% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,433 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 579 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,069 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.4 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 663 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Finkenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.4% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,634 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Finkenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 402 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,386 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Finkenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 859 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.7% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Finkenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services38.5% ×5.2
- Wholesale and retail trade12.8% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing8.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.1% ×0.7
- Construction5.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication3.9% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Finkenberg
Where is Finkenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Finkenberg?
Finkenberg has 1,413 residents (2026), ranking 1,357 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Finkenberg?
Finkenberg covers 171.6 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Finkenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Finkenberg went from 1,447 to 1,413, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Finkenberg?
Finkenberg is in Tyrol. It belongs to Schwaz (district). Latitude 47.153, longitude 11.822.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Finkenberg?
In Finkenberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.0% (2026), ranking 1,873 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Finkenberg?
In Finkenberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.7% (2024), ranking 1,836 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Finkenberg?
In Finkenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,149 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Finkenberg?
The nearest to Finkenberg are Mayrhofen (3.7 km), Tux (5.4 km), Schwendau (5.7 km), Brandberg (6.1 km), Hippach (6.6 km).