Imst: population and statistics
Imst has a population of 11,076 (2026) across 113.4 km², or 97.7 people per km². It ranks 80 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,076 residents
- 113.4 km²
- 98 people/km²
- 792 m
Imst in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Imst ranks No. 8 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,304 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,885 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Karrösten, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Innsbruck (132,820 residents), 50 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,216 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Imst over time
Imst had 10,115 residents in 2016 and 11,076 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,882 |
| 2022 | 10,919 |
| 2023 | 11,135 |
| 2024 | 11,108 |
| 2025 | 11,183 |
| 2026 | 11,076 |
All indicators for Imst
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 | Imst | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,690 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,701 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Imst | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,822 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 85 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Imst | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 892 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 82 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,169 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 72 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.7 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 562 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,015 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 100 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.6 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,219 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 689 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 263 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,335 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 488 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Imst | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.3% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,390 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 8,068 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 62 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 72.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 150 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Imst | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 49.2% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,904 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Imst | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 150 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,034 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 82 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Imst | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 57.0% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,897 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.6% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 423 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Imst
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services9.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Finance and insurance3.9% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Imst
Where is Imst?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Imst?
Imst has 11,076 residents (2026), ranking 80 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Imst?
Imst covers 113.4 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Imst growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Imst went from 10,115 to 11,076, a change of +9.5%.
Where is Imst?
Imst is in Tyrol. It belongs to Imst (district). Latitude 47.239, longitude 10.738.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Imst?
In Imst, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 8,068 (2024), ranking 62 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Establishments: what is the figure for Imst?
In Imst, “Establishments” stands at 1,169 (2024), ranking 72 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 170.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Imst?
In Imst, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,304 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Imst?
The nearest to Imst are Karrösten (2.7 km), Tarrenz (3.3 km), Karres (3.6 km), Arzl im Pitztal (3.9 km), Imsterberg (4.9 km).