Kufstein: population and statistics
Kufstein has a population of 20,118 (2026) across 39.4 km², or 511 people per km². It ranks 28 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 20,118 residents
- 39.4 km²
- 511 people/km²
- 484 m
Kufstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Kufstein ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 32.5% in Kufstein, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 22.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,514 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schwoich, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Innsbruck (132,820 residents), 68 km away.
Population of Kufstein over time
Kufstein had 18,727 residents in 2016 and 20,118 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,512 |
| 2022 | 19,625 |
| 2023 | 19,930 |
| 2024 | 20,169 |
| 2025 | 20,212 |
| 2026 | 20,118 |
All indicators for Kufstein
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 | Kufstein | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.9% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,653 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,836 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kufstein | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 9,536 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 28 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.07 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,844 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kufstein | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,883 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 23 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 2,208 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 23 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.3 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 439 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 2,354 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 23 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.0 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 440 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 688 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 264 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,326 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,058 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kufstein | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,663 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 13,040 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 30 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 64.6 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 204 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kufstein | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 50.7% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,894 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kufstein | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 32.5% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 15 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 5,241 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 29 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kufstein | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 54.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,943 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.5% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 245 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kufstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work22.8% ×2.3
- Wholesale and retail trade21.1% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.3% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kufstein
Where is Kufstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kufstein?
Kufstein has 20,118 residents (2026), ranking 28 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kufstein?
Kufstein covers 39.4 km², with a density of 511 people per km².
Is the population of Kufstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kufstein went from 18,727 to 20,118, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Kufstein?
Kufstein is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kufstein (district). Latitude 47.583, longitude 12.167.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kufstein?
In Kufstein, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 32.5% (2024), ranking 15 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Private households: what is the figure for Kufstein?
In Kufstein, “Private households” stands at 9,536 (2024), ranking 28 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kufstein?
In Kufstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kufstein?
The nearest to Kufstein are Schwoich (4.5 km), Langkampfen (5.9 km), Ebbs (6.3 km), Thiersee (6.5 km), Niederndorf (8.3 km).