Kössen: population and statistics
Kössen has a population of 4,630 (2026) across 69.3 km², or 66.8 people per km². It ranks 314 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,630 residents
- 69.3 km²
- 67 people/km²
- 589 m
Kössen in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Kössen ranks No. 32 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 22.7% in Kössen, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 51.8% in Kössen, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,711 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schwendt, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Johann in Tirol (9,908 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kössen over time
Kössen had 4,259 residents in 2016 and 4,630 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,456 |
| 2022 | 4,455 |
| 2023 | 4,529 |
| 2024 | 4,580 |
| 2025 | 4,602 |
| 2026 | 4,630 |
All indicators for Kössen
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 | Kössen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 730 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kössen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,019 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 302 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kössen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 440 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 236 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 497 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 243 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.8 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 475 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 538 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 286 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.2 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 463 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 397 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 814 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 692 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,544 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kössen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,788 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 372 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.8 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 721 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kössen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 51.8% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,885 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kössen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.7% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 104 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,318 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 315 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kössen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.8% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 221 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kössen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services13.5% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.8
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kössen
Where is Kössen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kössen?
Kössen has 4,630 residents (2026), ranking 314 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kössen?
Kössen covers 69.3 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Kössen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kössen went from 4,259 to 4,630, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Kössen?
Kössen is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kitzbühel (district). Latitude 47.669, longitude 12.404.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kössen?
In Kössen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 22.7% (2024), ranking 104 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Kössen?
In Kössen, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 51.8% (2024), ranking 1,885 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kössen?
In Kössen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kössen?
The nearest to Kössen are Schwendt (3.9 km), Walchsee (6.7 km), Rettenschöss (11 km), Niederndorferberg (11 km), Kirchdorf in Tirol (13 km).