Heinfels: population and statistics
Heinfels has a population of 1,021 (2026) across 14.6 km², or 70.1 people per km². It ranks 1,670 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,021 residents
- 14.6 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 1,373 m
Heinfels in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Heinfels ranks No. 185 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 95.5 in Heinfels, compared with an average of 54.1 in Tyrol and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 917 € in Heinfels, compared with an average of 602 € in Tyrol and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,313 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,041 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sillian (2,035 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,252 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Heinfels over time
Heinfels had 997 residents in 2016 and 1,021 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,008 |
| 2022 | 1,003 |
| 2023 | 1,008 |
| 2024 | 1,000 |
| 2025 | 1,026 |
| 2026 | 1,021 |
All indicators for Heinfels
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 | Heinfels | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.5% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,720 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heinfels | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 401 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,695 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heinfels | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 74 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,763 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,712 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.5 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,187 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 104 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,615 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.9 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 852 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 917 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 130 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,080 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 257 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heinfels | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.2% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 561 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 971 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 705 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 95.5 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 59 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heinfels | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.3% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,636 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Heinfels | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.6% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 272 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,717 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Heinfels | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Heinfels
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical20.2% ×1.5
- Manufacturing14.4% ×2.4
- Accommodation and food services12.5% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
- Information and communication3.8% ×0.5
- Health and social work3.8% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Heinfels
Where is Heinfels?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heinfels?
Heinfels has 1,021 residents (2026), ranking 1,670 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Heinfels?
Heinfels covers 14.6 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Heinfels growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heinfels went from 997 to 1,021, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Heinfels?
Heinfels is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 46.761, longitude 12.440.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Heinfels?
In Heinfels, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 95.5 (2024), ranking 59 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Heinfels?
In Heinfels, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 917 € (2019), ranking 130 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heinfels?
In Heinfels, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,313 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heinfels?
The nearest to Heinfels are Sillian (1.7 km), Außervillgraten (3.0 km), Strassen (3.9 km), Abfaltersbach (6.8 km), Innervillgraten (7.2 km).