Karres: population and statistics
Karres has a population of 625 (2026) across 7.5 km², or 83.3 people per km². It ranks 1,925 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 625 residents
- 7.5 km²
- 83 people/km²
- 808 m
Karres in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Karres ranks No. 233 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.1% in Karres, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.6% in Karres, compared with an average of 20.3% in Tyrol and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,254 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,050 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Karrösten, 0.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arzl im Pitztal (3,204 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,016 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Karres over time
Karres had 598 residents in 2016 and 625 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 612 |
| 2022 | 630 |
| 2023 | 644 |
| 2024 | 633 |
| 2025 | 621 |
| 2026 | 625 |
All indicators for Karres
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 | Karres | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 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) | 45.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,187 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 50 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Karres | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 258 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,917 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Karres | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 32 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 2,030 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 38 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 2,017 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61.0 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,884 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 55 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,929 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.0 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,364 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 341 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,000 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 529 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,666 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Karres | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 269 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,954 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 162 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,852 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.0 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,289 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Karres | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.4% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 171 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Karres | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.7% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 183 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,915 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Karres | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.3% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Karres
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.2% ×0.8
- Construction16.4% ×2.4
- Professional, scientific and technical14.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.9% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.5% ×5.0
- Transport and storage5.5% ×2.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Karres
Where is Karres?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karres?
Karres has 625 residents (2026), ranking 1,925 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Karres?
Karres covers 7.5 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Karres growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Karres went from 598 to 625, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Karres?
Karres is in Tyrol. It belongs to Imst (district). Latitude 47.219, longitude 10.775.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Karres?
In Karres, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.1% (2024), ranking 1,954 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Karres?
In Karres, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.6% (2026), ranking 1,908 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Karres?
In Karres, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,254 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Karres?
The nearest to Karres are Karrösten (0.8 km), Arzl im Pitztal (1.6 km), Roppen (3.4 km), Imst (3.6 km), Tarrenz (5.0 km).