Kolsass: population and statistics
Kolsass has a population of 1,682 (2026) across 3.3 km², or 504 people per km². It ranks 1,151 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,682 residents
- 3.3 km²
- 504 people/km²
- 556 m
Kolsass in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Kolsass ranks No. 123 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 49 € in Kolsass, compared with an average of 1,435 € in Tyrol and 1,719 € nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.6% in Kolsass, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,235 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 468 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Weer, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weerberg (2,573 residents), 2.6 km away.
Population of Kolsass over time
Kolsass had 1,581 residents in 2016 and 1,682 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,667 |
| 2022 | 1,664 |
| 2023 | 1,659 |
| 2024 | 1,674 |
| 2025 | 1,675 |
| 2026 | 1,682 |
All indicators for Kolsass
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 | Kolsass | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,635 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,418 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kolsass | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 719 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,124 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kolsass | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 141 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,136 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 161 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,096 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 840 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 178 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,096 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.8 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 723 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 324 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,078 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 49 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,928 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kolsass | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 124 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 553 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,109 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.8 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 972 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kolsass | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.6% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 522 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kolsass | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.9% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 706 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 498 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,131 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kolsass | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,743 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.5% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 194 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kolsass
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.9% ×1.4
- Manufacturing13.1% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.9
- Construction9.7% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Information and communication2.9% ×0.4
- Health and social work2.9% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Kolsass
Where is Kolsass?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kolsass?
Kolsass has 1,682 residents (2026), ranking 1,151 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kolsass?
Kolsass covers 3.3 km², with a density of 504 people per km².
Is the population of Kolsass growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kolsass went from 1,581 to 1,682, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Kolsass?
Kolsass is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.300, longitude 11.631.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kolsass?
In Kolsass, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 49 € (2019), ranking 1,928 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Kolsass?
In Kolsass, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,852 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kolsass?
In Kolsass, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,235 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kolsass?
The nearest to Kolsass are Weer (1.2 km), Kolsassberg (2.5 km), Weerberg (2.6 km), Wattens (3.1 km), Terfens (3.1 km).