Kartitsch: population and statistics
Kartitsch has a population of 770 (2026) across 58.9 km², or 13.1 people per km². It ranks 1,836 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 770 residents
- 58.9 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 1,827 m
Kartitsch in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Kartitsch ranks No. 211 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 146 € in Kartitsch, compared with an average of 602 € in Tyrol and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 36.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,020 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,254 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Strassen, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sillian (2,035 residents), 8.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,080 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kartitsch over time
Kartitsch had 807 residents in 2016 and 770 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 759 |
| 2022 | 753 |
| 2023 | 755 |
| 2024 | 761 |
| 2025 | 759 |
| 2026 | 770 |
All indicators for Kartitsch
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 | Kartitsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.8% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 265 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kartitsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 297 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,863 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kartitsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 81 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,696 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,699 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.7 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 282 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 77 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,796 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.0 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 922 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 146 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,889 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 462 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,713 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kartitsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.1% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,433 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 145 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,890 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.1 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kartitsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.0% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,315 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kartitsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.8% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 203 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,870 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kartitsch | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.7% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kartitsch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services36.4% ×4.9
- Manufacturing10.4% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Transport and storage7.8% ×3.6
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Construction5.2% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.9% ×3.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Kartitsch
Where is Kartitsch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kartitsch?
Kartitsch has 770 residents (2026), ranking 1,836 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kartitsch?
Kartitsch covers 58.9 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Kartitsch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kartitsch went from 807 to 770, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Kartitsch?
Kartitsch is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 46.705, longitude 12.502.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kartitsch?
In Kartitsch, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 146 € (2019), ranking 1,889 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Kartitsch?
In Kartitsch, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 145 (2024), ranking 1,890 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kartitsch?
In Kartitsch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,020 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kartitsch?
The nearest to Kartitsch are Strassen (5.0 km), Abfaltersbach (6.0 km), Heinfels (7.8 km), Sillian (8.1 km), Obertilliach (8.7 km).