Kaltenbach: population and statistics
Kaltenbach has a population of 1,298 (2026) across 12.1 km², or 107 people per km². It ranks 1,450 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,298 residents
- 12.1 km²
- 107 people/km²
- 556 m
Kaltenbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Kaltenbach ranks No. 160 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 91.3 in Kaltenbach, compared with an average of 54.1 in Tyrol and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 930 € in Kaltenbach, compared with an average of 602 € in Tyrol and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 29.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,185 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,696 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ried im Zillertal, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Uderns (2,000 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,740 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kaltenbach over time
Kaltenbach had 1,264 residents in 2016 and 1,298 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,319 |
| 2022 | 1,324 |
| 2023 | 1,315 |
| 2024 | 1,314 |
| 2025 | 1,294 |
| 2026 | 1,298 |
All indicators for Kaltenbach
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 | Kaltenbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.8% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,812 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,734 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kaltenbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 537 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,443 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kaltenbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 119 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,346 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,259 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 159 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,202 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.5 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 346 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 930 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 126 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 646 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,578 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kaltenbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.3% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 140 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,174 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 589 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 91.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 71 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kaltenbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.8% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,571 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kaltenbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 210 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 363 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,491 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kaltenbach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.0% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kaltenbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services29.3% ×4.0
- Wholesale and retail trade26.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical17.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services4.5% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.5% ×0.5
- Construction3.8% ×0.6
- Information and communication1.9% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Kaltenbach
Where is Kaltenbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kaltenbach?
Kaltenbach has 1,298 residents (2026), ranking 1,450 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kaltenbach?
Kaltenbach covers 12.1 km², with a density of 107 people per km².
Is the population of Kaltenbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kaltenbach went from 1,264 to 1,298, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Kaltenbach?
Kaltenbach is in Tyrol. It belongs to Schwaz (district). Latitude 47.293, longitude 11.875.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kaltenbach?
In Kaltenbach, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 91.3 (2024), ranking 71 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kaltenbach?
In Kaltenbach, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 930 € (2019), ranking 126 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kaltenbach?
In Kaltenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,185 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kaltenbach?
The nearest to Kaltenbach are Ried im Zillertal (0.9 km), Stumm (0.9 km), Stummerberg (1.9 km), Aschau im Zillertal (3.5 km), Uderns (3.8 km).