Kauns: population and statistics
Kauns has a population of 548 (2026) across 8.2 km², or 66.6 people per km². It ranks 1,964 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 548 residents
- 8.2 km²
- 67 people/km²
- 951 m
Kauns in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Kauns ranks No. 241 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.7% in Kauns, compared with an average of 20.3% in Tyrol and 20.7% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 89 € in Kauns, compared with an average of 602 € in Tyrol and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 1,067 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,153 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Faggen, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Prutz (1,882 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,268 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kauns over time
Kauns had 496 residents in 2016 and 548 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 502 |
| 2022 | 518 |
| 2023 | 535 |
| 2024 | 545 |
| 2025 | 549 |
| 2026 | 548 |
All indicators for Kauns
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 | Kauns | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.7% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,952 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,928 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,895 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kauns | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 233 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,951 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kauns | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 36 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 2,010 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 37 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 2,027 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,781 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 37 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 2,018 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.5 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,900 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 89 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,966 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 226 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,837 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kauns | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 114 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 66 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,048 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 11.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,946 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kauns | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.6% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 154 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kauns | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,146 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 153 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,968 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kauns | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.0% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kauns
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.4% ×1.4
- Health and social work19.4% ×1.9
- Other service activities16.7% ×2.0
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Information and communication8.3% ×1.1
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade5.6% ×0.2
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kauns
Where is Kauns?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kauns?
Kauns has 548 residents (2026), ranking 1,964 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kauns?
Kauns covers 8.2 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Kauns growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kauns went from 496 to 548, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Kauns?
Kauns is in Tyrol. It belongs to Landeck (district). Latitude 47.078, longitude 10.691.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Kauns?
In Kauns, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.7% (2026), ranking 1,952 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kauns?
In Kauns, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 89 € (2019), ranking 1,966 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kauns?
In Kauns, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 1,067 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kauns?
The nearest to Kauns are Faggen (1.4 km), Kaunerberg (1.7 km), Prutz (2.0 km), Fendels (2.9 km), Ladis (3.1 km).