Gries am Brenner: population and statistics
Gries am Brenner has a population of 1,313 (2026) across 55.7 km², or 23.6 people per km². It ranks 1,432 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,313 residents
- 55.7 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 1,324 m
Gries am Brenner in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Gries am Brenner ranks No. 158 by population.
Share of women: 48.8% in Gries am Brenner, compared with an average of 50.6% in Tyrol and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 62.1% in Gries am Brenner, compared with an average of 60.3% in Tyrol and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,271 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,800 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Obernberg am Brenner, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steinach am Brenner (3,692 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,084 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Gries am Brenner over time
Gries am Brenner had 1,329 residents in 2016 and 1,313 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,332 |
| 2022 | 1,329 |
| 2023 | 1,342 |
| 2024 | 1,360 |
| 2025 | 1,341 |
| 2026 | 1,313 |
All indicators for Gries am Brenner
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 | Gries am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,308 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gries am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 564 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,398 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gries am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 101 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,502 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 124 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,409 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.3 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 953 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 119 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,496 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.6 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,270 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 342 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 995 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,504 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 419 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gries am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 395 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,343 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.4 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,119 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gries am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.8% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 831 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gries am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 363 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,491 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gries am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.1% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,649 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gries am Brenner
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.2% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services19.7% ×2.7
- Construction12.0% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.1% ×2.4
- Manufacturing4.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.3% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Gries am Brenner
Where is Gries am Brenner?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gries am Brenner?
Gries am Brenner has 1,313 residents (2026), ranking 1,432 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gries am Brenner?
Gries am Brenner covers 55.7 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Gries am Brenner growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gries am Brenner went from 1,329 to 1,313, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Gries am Brenner?
Gries am Brenner is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.033, longitude 11.467.
Share of women: what is the figure for Gries am Brenner?
In Gries am Brenner, “Share of women” stands at 48.8% (2026), ranking 1,731 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Gries am Brenner?
In Gries am Brenner, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 62.1% (2024), ranking 1,649 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gries am Brenner?
In Gries am Brenner, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,271 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gries am Brenner?
The nearest to Gries am Brenner are Obernberg am Brenner (4.0 km), Vals (4.1 km), Steinach am Brenner (5.6 km), Trins (6.6 km), Gschnitz (9.0 km).