Fügen: population and statistics
Fügen has a population of 4,290 (2026) across 6.6 km², or 646 people per km². It ranks 350 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,290 residents
- 6.6 km²
- 646 people/km²
- 541 m
Fügen in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Fügen ranks No. 39 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 22.8% in Fügen, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 71.3 in Fügen, compared with an average of 54.1 in Tyrol and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 19.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 930 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fügenberg, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jenbach (7,669 residents), 7.4 km away.
Population of Fügen over time
Fügen had 4,025 residents in 2016 and 4,290 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,227 |
| 2022 | 4,283 |
| 2023 | 4,315 |
| 2024 | 4,317 |
| 2025 | 4,317 |
| 2026 | 4,290 |
All indicators for Fügen
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 | Fügen | 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) | 19.6% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,681 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fügen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,816 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 353 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fügen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 391 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 306 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 461 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 287 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.8 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 504 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 511 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 303 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.1 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 406 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 685 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 268 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,813 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 736 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fügen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.8% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,079 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 209 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 71.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 157 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fügen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.4% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,776 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fügen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.8% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 102 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,217 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 359 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fügen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.5% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,705 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: Fügen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services19.2% ×2.6
- Wholesale and retail trade19.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Construction9.1% ×1.4
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
- Information and communication3.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Fügen
Where is Fügen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fügen?
Fügen has 4,290 residents (2026), ranking 350 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fügen?
Fügen covers 6.6 km², with a density of 646 people per km².
Is the population of Fügen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fügen went from 4,025 to 4,290, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Fügen?
Fügen is in Tyrol. It belongs to Schwaz (district). Latitude 47.349, longitude 11.850.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Fügen?
In Fügen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 22.8% (2024), ranking 102 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fügen?
In Fügen, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 71.3 (2024), ranking 157 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fügen?
In Fügen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fügen?
The nearest to Fügen are Fügenberg (1.2 km), Hart im Zillertal (1.3 km), Uderns (2.7 km), Schlitters (3.2 km), Strass im Zillertal (4.6 km).