Grinzens: population and statistics
Grinzens has a population of 1,495 (2026) across 28.7 km², or 52.1 people per km². It ranks 1,298 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,495 residents
- 28.7 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 1,013 m
Grinzens in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Grinzens ranks No. 138 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 89.6% in Grinzens, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 12.3 in Grinzens, compared with an average of 54.1 in Tyrol and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,105 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,021 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberperfuss (3,221 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,420 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Grinzens over time
Grinzens had 1,416 residents in 2016 and 1,495 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,410 |
| 2022 | 1,458 |
| 2023 | 1,471 |
| 2024 | 1,474 |
| 2025 | 1,489 |
| 2026 | 1,495 |
All indicators for Grinzens
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 | Grinzens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.1% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 181 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.0% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,787 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grinzens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 603 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,324 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grinzens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 74 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,763 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 83 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,743 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56.0 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,929 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 103 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,622 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.9 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,885 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 179 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,769 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 157 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,878 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grinzens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.2% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 162 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 182 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,813 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 12.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,943 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grinzens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 89.6% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 11 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grinzens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.0% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 429 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,312 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grinzens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.7% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.2% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grinzens
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.6% ×2.9
- Wholesale and retail trade16.7% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical14.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Grinzens
Where is Grinzens?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grinzens?
Grinzens has 1,495 residents (2026), ranking 1,298 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grinzens?
Grinzens covers 28.7 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Grinzens growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grinzens went from 1,416 to 1,495, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Grinzens?
Grinzens is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.227, longitude 11.251.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Grinzens?
In Grinzens, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 89.6% (2024), ranking 11 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grinzens?
In Grinzens, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 12.3 (2024), ranking 1,943 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grinzens?
In Grinzens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,105 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grinzens?
The nearest to Grinzens are Oberperfuss (2.0 km), Axams (2.2 km), Sellrain (3.2 km), Kematen in Tirol (3.4 km), Unterperfuss (3.7 km).