Kitzbühel: population and statistics
Kitzbühel has a population of 8,284 (2026) across 58.0 km², or 143 people per km². It ranks 120 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,284 residents
- 58.0 km²
- 143 people/km²
- 763 m
Kitzbühel in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Kitzbühel ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of women: 53.0% in Kitzbühel, compared with an average of 50.6% in Tyrol and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,123 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,125 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Aurach bei Kitzbühel, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kufstein (20,118 residents), 23 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,492 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kitzbühel over time
Kitzbühel had 8,330 residents in 2016 and 8,284 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,239 |
| 2022 | 8,212 |
| 2023 | 8,289 |
| 2024 | 8,279 |
| 2025 | 8,281 |
| 2026 | 8,284 |
All indicators for Kitzbühel
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 | Kitzbühel | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.2% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 139 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 123 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 53.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 21 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kitzbühel | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,191 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 101 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.92 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,965 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kitzbühel | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,389 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 34 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,604 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 36 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 193.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 21 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,627 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 42 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 196.4 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 35 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,381 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 43 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 889 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,381 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kitzbühel | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.0% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,887 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,265 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 73 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 87.8 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 82 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kitzbühel | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 34.1% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,960 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kitzbühel | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 27.0% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 48 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,153 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 143 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kitzbühel | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.1% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,649 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.3% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kitzbühel
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical15.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services13.5% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services11.8% ×1.5
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Real estate6.5% ×4.6
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kitzbühel
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kitzbühel?
Kitzbühel has 8,284 residents (2026), ranking 120 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kitzbühel?
Kitzbühel covers 58.0 km², with a density of 143 people per km².
Is the population of Kitzbühel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kitzbühel went from 8,330 to 8,284, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Kitzbühel?
Kitzbühel is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kitzbühel (district). Latitude 47.446, longitude 12.392.
Share of women: what is the figure for Kitzbühel?
In Kitzbühel, “Share of women” stands at 53.0% (2026), ranking 21 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Kitzbühel?
In Kitzbühel, “Average household size” stands at 1.92 persons (2024), ranking 1,965 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kitzbühel?
In Kitzbühel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,123 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kitzbühel?
The nearest to Kitzbühel are Aurach bei Kitzbühel (4.5 km), Reith bei Kitzbühel (4.8 km), Kirchberg in Tirol (5.7 km), Oberndorf in Tirol (5.8 km), Jochberg (7.7 km).