Flirsch: population and statistics
Flirsch has a population of 1,001 (2026) across 31.1 km², or 32.2 people per km². It ranks 1,685 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,001 residents
- 31.1 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 1,141 m
Flirsch in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Flirsch ranks No. 187 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 59.9 in Flirsch, compared with an average of 105.1 in Tyrol and 102.8 nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 7.1% in Flirsch, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 35.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,352 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Strengen, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kappl (2,527 residents), 9.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Flirsch over time
Flirsch had 961 residents in 2016 and 1,001 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 991 |
| 2022 | 1,007 |
| 2023 | 1,045 |
| 2024 | 1,063 |
| 2025 | 1,009 |
| 2026 | 1,001 |
All indicators for Flirsch
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 | Flirsch | 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) | 20.8% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,271 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Flirsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 403 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,691 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Flirsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 58 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,875 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 65 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,866 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,846 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 60 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,902 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.9 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,951 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 198 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,661 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,569 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 885 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Flirsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.0% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,797 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 123 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 189 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,802 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.5 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,721 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Flirsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.1% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 798 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Flirsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 289 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,688 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Flirsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Flirsch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services35.0% ×4.7
- Wholesale and retail trade16.7% ×0.7
- Manufacturing13.3% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.0% ×4.6
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.5
- Transport and storage3.3% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Flirsch
Where is Flirsch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Flirsch?
Flirsch has 1,001 residents (2026), ranking 1,685 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Flirsch?
Flirsch covers 31.1 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Flirsch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Flirsch went from 961 to 1,001, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Flirsch?
Flirsch is in Tyrol. It belongs to Landeck (district). Latitude 47.149, longitude 10.409.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Flirsch?
In Flirsch, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 59.9 (2026), ranking 1,951 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Flirsch?
In Flirsch, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 7.1% (2024), ranking 123 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Flirsch?
In Flirsch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Flirsch?
The nearest to Flirsch are Strengen (3.6 km), Pettneu am Arlberg (5.1 km), Pians (7.9 km), Grins (7.9 km), Tobadill (8.3 km).