Fügenberg: population and statistics
Fügenberg has a population of 1,530 (2026) across 58.6 km², or 26.1 people per km². It ranks 1,274 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,530 residents
- 58.6 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 729 m
Fügenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Fügenberg ranks No. 135 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.4% in Fügenberg, compared with an average of 20.3% in Tyrol and 20.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.9% in Fügenberg, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 34.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,220 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,202 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fügen (4,290 residents), 1.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,880 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Fügenberg over time
Fügenberg had 1,364 residents in 2016 and 1,530 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,436 |
| 2022 | 1,457 |
| 2023 | 1,510 |
| 2024 | 1,513 |
| 2025 | 1,504 |
| 2026 | 1,530 |
All indicators for Fügenberg
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 | Fügenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 325 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,962 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fügenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 603 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,324 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fügenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 131 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,225 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,259 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.4 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 916 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 124 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,450 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.0 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,608 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 466 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 625 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,517 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 417 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fügenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 927 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 329 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,461 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.8 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fügenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.2% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 792 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fügenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.2% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 896 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 450 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,250 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fügenberg | 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) | 6.9% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Fügenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services34.7% ×4.7
- Professional, scientific and technical17.4% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.2% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication3.3% ×0.4
- Construction2.5% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Fügenberg
Where is Fügenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fügenberg?
Fügenberg has 1,530 residents (2026), ranking 1,274 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fügenberg?
Fügenberg covers 58.6 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Fügenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fügenberg went from 1,364 to 1,530, a change of +12.2%.
Where is Fügenberg?
Fügenberg is in Tyrol. It belongs to Schwaz (district). Latitude 47.356, longitude 11.839.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Fügenberg?
In Fügenberg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.4% (2026), ranking 1,962 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Fügenberg?
In Fügenberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.9% (2024), ranking 1,801 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fügenberg?
In Fügenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,220 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fügenberg?
The nearest to Fügenberg are Fügen (1.2 km), Schlitters (2.0 km), Hart im Zillertal (2.2 km), Strass im Zillertal (3.4 km), Uderns (3.8 km).