Lechaschau: population and statistics
Lechaschau has a population of 2,073 (2026) across 6.1 km², or 339 people per km². It ranks 929 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,073 residents
- 6.1 km²
- 339 people/km²
- 848 m
Lechaschau in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Lechaschau ranks No. 98 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 20.9% in Lechaschau, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 77.7 in Lechaschau, compared with an average of 105.1 in Tyrol and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 856 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reutte (7,420 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lechaschau over time
Lechaschau had 1,988 residents in 2016 and 2,073 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,081 |
| 2022 | 2,071 |
| 2023 | 2,085 |
| 2024 | 2,092 |
| 2025 | 2,074 |
| 2026 | 2,073 |
All indicators for Lechaschau
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 | Lechaschau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,084 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lechaschau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 967 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 819 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lechaschau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 128 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,253 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 149 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,195 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.5 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 161 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,187 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.7 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,703 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 417 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 751 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 822 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,440 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lechaschau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 883 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 761 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.4 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 601 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lechaschau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.4% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 766 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lechaschau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.9% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 138 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 610 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 926 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lechaschau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.8% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,117 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lechaschau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities14.6% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services14.0% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade11.5% ×0.5
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Lechaschau
Where is Lechaschau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lechaschau?
Lechaschau has 2,073 residents (2026), ranking 929 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lechaschau?
Lechaschau covers 6.1 km², with a density of 339 people per km².
Is the population of Lechaschau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lechaschau went from 1,988 to 2,073, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Lechaschau?
Lechaschau is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.490, longitude 10.706.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Lechaschau?
In Lechaschau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 20.9% (2024), ranking 138 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lechaschau?
In Lechaschau, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 77.7 (2026), ranking 1,703 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lechaschau?
In Lechaschau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lechaschau?
The nearest to Lechaschau are Reutte (1.1 km), Wängle (1.3 km), Breitenwang (1.6 km), Ehenbichl (1.9 km), Höfen (2.5 km).