Ischgl: population and statistics
Ischgl has a population of 1,624 (2026) across 103.1 km², or 15.8 people per km². It ranks 1,195 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,624 residents
- 103.1 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 1,346 m
Ischgl in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Ischgl ranks No. 127 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 17.0% in Ischgl, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 22.0% in Ischgl, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 65.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,120 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,436 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kappl (2,527 residents), 8.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,480 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ischgl over time
Ischgl had 1,580 residents in 2016 and 1,624 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 1,578 |
| 2023 | 1,619 |
| 2024 | 1,638 |
| 2025 | 1,635 |
| 2026 | 1,624 |
All indicators for Ischgl
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 | Ischgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.6% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,908 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,794 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ischgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 608 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,313 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.65 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 139 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ischgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 394 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 299 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 428 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 326 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 264.4 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 4 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 526 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 294 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 323.9 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 6 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,997 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 15 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 7,124 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 21 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ischgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 66.8% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,957 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 17.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 4 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,261 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 545 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 77.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 118 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ischgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 22.0% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,976 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ischgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.0% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 920 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 448 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,260 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ischgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.2% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ischgl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services65.5% ×8.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade9.4% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services3.3% ×0.4
- Information and communication2.1% ×0.3
- Manufacturing1.9% ×0.3
- Health and social work1.9% ×0.2
- Other service activities1.7% ×0.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Ischgl
Where is Ischgl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ischgl?
Ischgl has 1,624 residents (2026), ranking 1,195 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ischgl?
Ischgl covers 103.1 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Ischgl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ischgl went from 1,580 to 1,624, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Ischgl?
Ischgl is in Tyrol. It belongs to Landeck (district). Latitude 47.013, longitude 10.288.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Ischgl?
In Ischgl, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 17.0% (2024), ranking 4 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Ischgl?
In Ischgl, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 22.0% (2024), ranking 1,976 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ischgl?
In Ischgl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,120 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ischgl?
The nearest to Ischgl are Kappl (8.7 km), Galtür (9.2 km), St. Anton am Arlberg (12 km), Spiss (12 km), Pettneu am Arlberg (16 km).