Kals am Großglockner: population and statistics
Kals am Großglockner has a population of 1,097 (2026) across 180.4 km², or 6.1 people per km². It ranks 1,612 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,097 residents
- 180.4 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 1,335 m
Kals am Großglockner in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Kals am Großglockner ranks No. 182 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 10.4% in Kals am Großglockner, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 74.1% in Kals am Großglockner, compared with an average of 60.3% in Tyrol and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 45.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,206 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,269 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Matrei in Osttirol (4,592 residents), 7.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,824 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kals am Großglockner over time
Kals am Großglockner had 1,166 residents in 2016 and 1,097 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,120 |
| 2022 | 1,121 |
| 2023 | 1,113 |
| 2024 | 1,108 |
| 2025 | 1,111 |
| 2026 | 1,097 |
All indicators for Kals am Großglockner
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 | Kals am Großglockner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,345 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kals am Großglockner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 430 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,640 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.58 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kals am Großglockner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 129 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,246 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 140 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,273 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.4 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 188 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 144 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,292 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.3 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 238 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 337 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,018 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,137 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 53 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kals am Großglockner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.4% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 10.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 27 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 372 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.6 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 933 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kals am Großglockner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.3% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kals am Großglockner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.1% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,188 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 321 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,605 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kals am Großglockner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 74.1% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 32 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kals am Großglockner
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services45.1% ×6.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.5% ×3.2
- Construction3.5% ×0.5
- Information and communication2.1% ×0.3
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kals am Großglockner?
Kals am Großglockner has 1,097 residents (2026), ranking 1,612 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kals am Großglockner?
Kals am Großglockner covers 180.4 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Kals am Großglockner growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kals am Großglockner went from 1,166 to 1,097, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Kals am Großglockner?
Kals am Großglockner is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 47.004, longitude 12.645.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Kals am Großglockner?
In Kals am Großglockner, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 10.4% (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Kals am Großglockner?
In Kals am Großglockner, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 74.1% (2024), ranking 32 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kals am Großglockner?
In Kals am Großglockner, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kals am Großglockner?
The nearest to Kals am Großglockner are Matrei in Osttirol (7.9 km), St. Johann im Walde (11 km), Ainet (13 km), Hopfgarten in Defereggen (13 km), Schlaiten (14 km).