Kirchberg in Tirol: population and statistics
Kirchberg in Tirol has a population of 5,278 (2026) across 97.8 km², or 54.0 people per km². It ranks 249 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,278 residents
- 97.8 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 813 m
Kirchberg in Tirol in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Kirchberg in Tirol ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.9% in Kirchberg in Tirol, compared with an average of 14.2% in Tyrol and 14.2% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 23.9% in Kirchberg in Tirol, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,695 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Reith bei Kitzbühel, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kitzbühel (8,284 residents), 5.7 km away.
Population of Kirchberg in Tirol over time
Kirchberg in Tirol had 5,170 residents in 2016 and 5,278 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,258 |
| 2022 | 5,361 |
| 2023 | 5,304 |
| 2024 | 5,320 |
| 2025 | 5,206 |
| 2026 | 5,278 |
All indicators for Kirchberg in Tirol
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 | Kirchberg in Tirol | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.9% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 413 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 189 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchberg in Tirol | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,519 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 220 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.03 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchberg in Tirol | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 667 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 115 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 745 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 124 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.2 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 95 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 801 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 146 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 151.8 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 105 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 537 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 473 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,595 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 387 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchberg in Tirol | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,869 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,039 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 325 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.6 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 732 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchberg in Tirol | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 51.3% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,888 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchberg in Tirol | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.9% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 78 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,401 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 286 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchberg in Tirol | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.0% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.1% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 958 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchberg in Tirol
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.2% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services17.2% ×2.3
- Administrative and support services14.1% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical12.7% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Construction8.7% ×1.3
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
- Real estate3.8% ×2.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchberg in Tirol?
Kirchberg in Tirol has 5,278 residents (2026), ranking 249 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchberg in Tirol?
Kirchberg in Tirol covers 97.8 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchberg in Tirol growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchberg in Tirol went from 5,170 to 5,278, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Kirchberg in Tirol?
Kirchberg in Tirol is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kitzbühel (district). Latitude 47.450, longitude 12.317.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Kirchberg in Tirol?
In Kirchberg in Tirol, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.9% (2026), ranking 1,884 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kirchberg in Tirol?
In Kirchberg in Tirol, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 23.9% (2024), ranking 78 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchberg in Tirol?
In Kirchberg in Tirol, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchberg in Tirol?
The nearest to Kirchberg in Tirol are Reith bei Kitzbühel (3.6 km), Brixen im Thale (5.0 km), Kitzbühel (5.7 km), Ellmau (7.2 km), Going am Wilden Kaiser (7.2 km).