Karrösten: population and statistics
Karrösten has a population of 711 (2026) across 7.9 km², or 90.0 people per km². It ranks 1,870 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 711 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 891 m
Karrösten in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Karrösten ranks No. 216 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 87.9% in Karrösten, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.8% 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?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,106 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Karres, 0.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arzl im Pitztal (3,204 residents), 1.9 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 Karrösten over time
Karrösten had 677 residents in 2016 and 711 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 686 |
| 2022 | 702 |
| 2023 | 706 |
| 2024 | 718 |
| 2025 | 721 |
| 2026 | 711 |
All indicators for Karrösten
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 | Karrösten | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,037 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,442 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Karrösten | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 307 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,847 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Karrösten | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 42 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,982 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 51 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,955 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70.5 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,685 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 52 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,943 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.1 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,810 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 278 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,273 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,829 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 727 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Karrösten | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 160 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,858 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.1 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,539 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Karrösten | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.9% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 39 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Karrösten | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.1% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 212 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,855 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Karrösten | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.5% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,498 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.6% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 325 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Karrösten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.8% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical17.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing11.5% ×1.9
- Accommodation and food services11.5% ×1.6
- Information and communication7.7% ×1.0
- Construction5.8% ×0.9
- Real estate3.8% ×2.7
- Administrative and support services3.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Karrösten
Where is Karrösten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karrösten?
Karrösten has 711 residents (2026), ranking 1,870 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Karrösten?
Karrösten covers 7.9 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Karrösten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Karrösten went from 677 to 711, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Karrösten?
Karrösten is in Tyrol. It belongs to Imst (district). Latitude 47.225, longitude 10.768.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Karrösten?
In Karrösten, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 87.9% (2024), ranking 39 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Karrösten?
In Karrösten, “Enterprises” stands at 42 (2024), ranking 1,982 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Karrösten?
In Karrösten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,254 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Karrösten?
The nearest to Karrösten are Karres (0.8 km), Arzl im Pitztal (1.9 km), Imst (2.7 km), Roppen (4.1 km), Tarrenz (4.3 km).