Innsbruck: population and statistics
Innsbruck has a population of 132,820 (2026) across 104.9 km², or 1,266 people per km². It ranks 5 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 132,820 residents
- 104.9 km²
- 1,266 people/km²
- 587 m
Innsbruck in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Innsbruck ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,361 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tyrol for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Tyrol for “Private households”.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,689 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.5 times the national average.
Population of Innsbruck over time
Innsbruck had 131,009 residents in 2016 and 132,820 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 131,059 |
| 2022 | 130,585 |
| 2023 | 131,358 |
| 2024 | 132,188 |
| 2025 | 132,499 |
| 2026 | 132,820 |
All indicators for Innsbruck
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 | Innsbruck | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.5% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,809 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,552 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,962 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Innsbruck | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 65,658 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 5 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.93 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,961 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Innsbruck | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 12,345 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 5 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 14,661 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 5 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 404 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 13,594 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 5 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.3 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 840 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 758 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 205 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 907 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,373 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Innsbruck | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.8% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,808 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 110,030 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 5 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 83.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 95 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Innsbruck | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 28.3% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,971 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Innsbruck | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 31.9% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 17 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 31,278 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 5 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Innsbruck | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 46.4% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,981 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 29.7% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 19 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Innsbruck
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.6% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade18.9% ×0.8
- Information and communication9.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Innsbruck
Where is Innsbruck?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Innsbruck?
Innsbruck has 132,820 residents (2026), ranking 5 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Innsbruck?
Innsbruck covers 104.9 km², with a density of 1,266 people per km².
Is the population of Innsbruck growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Innsbruck went from 131,009 to 132,820, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Innsbruck?
Innsbruck is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck (Stadt) (district). Latitude 47.268, longitude 11.393.
Private households: what is the figure for Innsbruck?
In Innsbruck, “Private households” stands at 65,658 (2024), ranking 5 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Innsbruck?
In Innsbruck, “Families” stands at 31,278 (2024), ranking 5 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Innsbruck?
In Innsbruck, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,361 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Innsbruck?
The nearest to Innsbruck are Natters (4.1 km), Aldrans (4.4 km), Lans (4.4 km), Mutters (4.7 km), Völs (5.0 km).