Hochfilzen: population and statistics
Hochfilzen has a population of 1,304 (2026) across 32.7 km², or 39.9 people per km². It ranks 1,439 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,304 residents
- 32.7 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 973 m
Hochfilzen in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Hochfilzen ranks No. 159 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 386 € in Hochfilzen, compared with an average of 1,435 € in Tyrol and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 16.6% in Hochfilzen, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,209 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,577 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fieberbrunn (4,588 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,836 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hochfilzen over time
Hochfilzen had 1,148 residents in 2016 and 1,304 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,275 |
| 2022 | 1,276 |
| 2023 | 1,296 |
| 2024 | 1,322 |
| 2025 | 1,326 |
| 2026 | 1,304 |
All indicators for Hochfilzen
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 | Hochfilzen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,248 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hochfilzen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 574 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,381 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hochfilzen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 82 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,689 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 97 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,634 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.4 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,622 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 116 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,529 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.0 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,327 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 663 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 288 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 386 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,757 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hochfilzen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 605 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,036 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.8 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 504 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hochfilzen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.7% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,393 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hochfilzen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.6% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 289 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 383 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,442 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hochfilzen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.7% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 703 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hochfilzen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical18.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services16.4% ×2.1
- Manufacturing12.1% ×2.0
- Accommodation and food services11.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities6.9% ×0.8
- Construction5.2% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.3% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hochfilzen
Where is Hochfilzen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hochfilzen?
Hochfilzen has 1,304 residents (2026), ranking 1,439 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hochfilzen?
Hochfilzen covers 32.7 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Hochfilzen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hochfilzen went from 1,148 to 1,304, a change of +13.6%.
Where is Hochfilzen?
Hochfilzen is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kitzbühel (district). Latitude 47.469, longitude 12.623.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hochfilzen?
In Hochfilzen, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 386 € (2019), ranking 1,757 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Hochfilzen?
In Hochfilzen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 16.6% (2024), ranking 289 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hochfilzen?
In Hochfilzen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,209 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hochfilzen?
The nearest to Hochfilzen are Fieberbrunn (5.5 km), St. Jakob in Haus (5.9 km), St. Ulrich am Pillersee (7.7 km), Saalbach-Hinterglemm (9.6 km), Weißbach bei Lofer (11 km).