Fiss: population and statistics
Fiss has a population of 1,022 (2026) across 37.7 km², or 27.1 people per km². It ranks 1,668 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,022 residents
- 37.7 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 1,413 m
Fiss in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Fiss ranks No. 184 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 16.4% in Fiss, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 243.5 in Fiss, compared with an average of 100.7 in Tyrol and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 60.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,285 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,282 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Serfaus, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Prutz (1,882 residents), 4.1 km away.
Population of Fiss over time
Fiss had 1,003 residents in 2016 and 1,022 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 995 |
| 2022 | 1,053 |
| 2023 | 1,072 |
| 2024 | 1,051 |
| 2025 | 1,056 |
| 2026 | 1,022 |
All indicators for Fiss
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 | Fiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.9% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,944 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,943 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 388 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,716 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.67 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 113 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 239 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 611 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 253 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 657 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 243.5 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 8 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 289 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 645 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 282.8 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 12 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,892 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 20 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,577 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 43 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.1% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,881 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 16.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 7 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 853 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 792 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 82.1 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 100 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 31.5% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,967 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 475 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 279 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,705 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.6% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 717 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.1% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 958 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Fiss
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services60.6% ×8.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade6.6% ×0.3
- Manufacturing4.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services3.5% ×0.4
- Other service activities3.1% ×0.4
- Transport and storage2.1% ×1.0
- Information and communication2.1% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Fiss
Where is Fiss?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fiss?
Fiss has 1,022 residents (2026), ranking 1,668 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fiss?
Fiss covers 37.7 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Fiss growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fiss went from 1,003 to 1,022, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Fiss?
Fiss is in Tyrol. It belongs to Landeck (district). Latitude 47.055, longitude 10.620.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Fiss?
In Fiss, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 16.4% (2024), ranking 7 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fiss?
In Fiss, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 243.5 (2024), ranking 8 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fiss?
In Fiss, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,285 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fiss?
The nearest to Fiss are Serfaus (2.1 km), Ried im Oberinntal (2.6 km), Ladis (3.2 km), Prutz (4.1 km), Tösens (4.3 km).