Forchach: population and statistics
Forchach has a population of 260 (2026) across 14.2 km², or 18.2 people per km². It ranks 2,069 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 260 residents
- 14.2 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 907 m
Forchach in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Forchach ranks No. 267 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,063 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,996 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weißenbach am Lech (1,257 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,252 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Forchach over time
Forchach had 265 residents in 2016 and 260 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 260 |
| 2022 | 258 |
| 2023 | 245 |
| 2024 | 252 |
| 2025 | 258 |
| 2026 | 260 |
All indicators for Forchach
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 | Forchach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.2% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 49.8 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 47.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Forchach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 102 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,071 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.53 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Forchach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 14 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 2,084 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 17 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 2,081 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 11 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 2,082 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.3 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 604 € | 602 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 249 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Forchach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.8% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 104 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,984 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Forchach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.8% | 60.4% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Forchach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.0% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 81 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,065 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Forchach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.0% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 4.9% | 16.2% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Forchach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.0% ×1.3
- Manufacturing20.0% ×3.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.0% ×9.2
- Construction10.0% ×1.5
- Information and communication10.0% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services10.0% ×1.3
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Forchach
Where is Forchach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Forchach?
Forchach has 260 residents (2026), ranking 2,069 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Forchach?
Forchach covers 14.2 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Forchach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Forchach went from 265 to 260, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Forchach?
Forchach is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.422, longitude 10.592.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Forchach?
In Forchach, “Enterprises” stands at 14 (2024), ranking 2,084 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Private households: what is the figure for Forchach?
In Forchach, “Private households” stands at 102 (2024), ranking 2,071 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Forchach?
In Forchach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,063 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Forchach?
The nearest to Forchach are Weißenbach am Lech (4.3 km), Stanzach (4.9 km), Vorderhornbach (6.9 km), Nesselwängle (7.0 km), Namlos (8.9 km).