Heiterwang: population and statistics
Heiterwang has a population of 556 (2026) across 35.7 km², or 15.6 people per km². It ranks 1,961 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 556 residents
- 35.7 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 1,002 m
Heiterwang in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Heiterwang ranks No. 240 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 0.7% in Heiterwang, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 0 € in Heiterwang, compared with an average of 1,435 € in Tyrol and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 30.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,048 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,003 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Berwang, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ehenbichl (846 residents), 4.6 km away.
Population of Heiterwang over time
Heiterwang had 500 residents in 2016 and 556 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 531 |
| 2022 | 533 |
| 2023 | 539 |
| 2024 | 550 |
| 2025 | 555 |
| 2026 | 556 |
All indicators for Heiterwang
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 | Heiterwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 900 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heiterwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 230 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,953 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heiterwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 51 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,922 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 56 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,923 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.4 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 649 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 56 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,924 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.7 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 901 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 216 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,577 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 0 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heiterwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 124 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,976 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 130 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,927 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.6 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heiterwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.8% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Heiterwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.7% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 532 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 168 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,942 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Heiterwang | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.1% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 319 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Heiterwang
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services30.4% ×4.1
- Wholesale and retail trade16.1% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities12.5% ×1.5
- Manufacturing10.7% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
- Information and communication3.6% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing1.8% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Heiterwang
Where is Heiterwang?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heiterwang?
Heiterwang has 556 residents (2026), ranking 1,961 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Heiterwang?
Heiterwang covers 35.7 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Heiterwang growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heiterwang went from 500 to 556, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Heiterwang?
Heiterwang is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.444, longitude 10.749.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Heiterwang?
In Heiterwang, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 0.7% (2024), ranking 1,976 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Heiterwang?
In Heiterwang, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 0 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heiterwang?
In Heiterwang, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,048 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heiterwang?
The nearest to Heiterwang are Berwang (4.1 km), Bichlbach (4.1 km), Ehenbichl (4.6 km), Reutte (5.0 km), Breitenwang (5.2 km).