Holzgau: population and statistics
Holzgau has a population of 388 (2026) across 36.0 km², or 10.8 people per km². It ranks 2,026 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 388 residents
- 36.0 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 1,134 m
Holzgau in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Holzgau ranks No. 257 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 51.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,101 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,043 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bach (653 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,404 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Holzgau over time
Holzgau had 433 residents in 2016 and 388 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 387 |
| 2022 | 373 |
| 2023 | 387 |
| 2024 | 389 |
| 2025 | 386 |
| 2026 | 388 |
All indicators for Holzgau
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 | Holzgau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.9% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 49.0 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 52.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Holzgau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 159 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,026 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Holzgau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 59 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,863 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 67 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,857 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 173.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 51 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,947 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.4 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 553 € | 602 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,381 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Holzgau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 66.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 11.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 127 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,936 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Holzgau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 57.5% | 60.4% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Holzgau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.7% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 109 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,032 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Holzgau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.7% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 16.2% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Holzgau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services51.0% ×6.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication3.9% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.9% ×1.7
- Other service activities3.9% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing2.0% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Holzgau
Where is Holzgau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holzgau?
Holzgau has 388 residents (2026), ranking 2,026 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Holzgau?
Holzgau covers 36.0 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Holzgau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Holzgau went from 433 to 388, a change of −10.4%.
Where is Holzgau?
Holzgau is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.264, longitude 10.347.
Private households: what is the figure for Holzgau?
In Holzgau, “Private households” stands at 159 (2024), ranking 2,026 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Holzgau?
In Holzgau, “Families” stands at 109 (2024), ranking 2,032 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Holzgau?
In Holzgau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,101 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Holzgau?
The nearest to Holzgau are Bach (4.0 km), Steeg (4.6 km), Kaisers (6.5 km), Elbigenalp (7.6 km), Häselgehr (12 km).