Höfen: population and statistics
Höfen has a population of 1,284 (2026) across 8.4 km², or 153 people per km². It ranks 1,458 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,284 residents
- 8.4 km²
- 153 people/km²
- 860 m
Höfen in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Höfen ranks No. 161 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.9% in Höfen, compared with an average of 60.3% in Tyrol and 58.6% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 54.5 in Höfen, compared with an average of 54.1 in Tyrol and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,176 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ehenbichl, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lechaschau (2,073 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,536 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Höfen over time
Höfen had 1,207 residents in 2016 and 1,284 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,253 |
| 2022 | 1,257 |
| 2023 | 1,274 |
| 2024 | 1,282 |
| 2025 | 1,287 |
| 2026 | 1,284 |
All indicators for Höfen
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 | Höfen | 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) | 24.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 828 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Höfen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 561 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,403 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Höfen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 93 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,581 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 105 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,563 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.7 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,375 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 123 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,457 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.8 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,074 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 631 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 323 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 721 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,518 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Höfen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.4% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 511 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) | 700 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 924 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 54.5 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 326 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Höfen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.2% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,075 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Höfen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.1% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 394 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,406 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Höfen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Höfen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities15.8% ×1.9
- Accommodation and food services10.8% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Höfen
Where is Höfen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Höfen?
Höfen has 1,284 residents (2026), ranking 1,458 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Höfen?
Höfen covers 8.4 km², with a density of 153 people per km².
Is the population of Höfen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Höfen went from 1,207 to 1,284, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Höfen?
Höfen is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.471, longitude 10.687.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Höfen?
In Höfen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.9% (2024), ranking 210 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Höfen?
In Höfen, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 54.5 (2024), ranking 326 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Höfen?
In Höfen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Höfen?
The nearest to Höfen are Ehenbichl (1.3 km), Wängle (1.8 km), Lechaschau (2.5 km), Reutte (2.6 km), Breitenwang (3.6 km).