Lienz: population and statistics
Lienz has a population of 12,105 (2026) across 15.9 km², or 760 people per km². It ranks 73 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,105 residents
- 15.9 km²
- 760 people/km²
- 678 m
Lienz in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Lienz ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of women: 53.4% in Lienz, compared with an average of 50.6% in Tyrol and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,320 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher 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 2,231 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Amlach, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Villach (66,051 residents), 84 km away.
Population of Lienz over time
Lienz had 12,044 residents in 2016 and 12,105 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,935 |
| 2022 | 11,871 |
| 2023 | 11,990 |
| 2024 | 12,039 |
| 2025 | 12,107 |
| 2026 | 12,105 |
All indicators for Lienz
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 | Lienz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 250 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 349 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 53.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 9 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lienz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,397 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 52 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.85 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,977 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lienz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,076 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 58 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,406 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 48 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 319 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,343 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 62 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.9 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 601 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 867 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 147 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,140 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,194 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lienz | 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) | 4.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 10,791 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 38 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 89.0 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 80 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lienz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 37.3% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,956 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lienz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.8% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 526 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,103 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 80 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lienz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.7% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,587 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: Lienz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.7% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.1% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services10.5% ×1.4
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Construction6.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Lienz
Where is Lienz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lienz?
Lienz has 12,105 residents (2026), ranking 73 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lienz?
Lienz covers 15.9 km², with a density of 760 people per km².
Is the population of Lienz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lienz went from 12,044 to 12,105, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Lienz?
Lienz is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 46.830, longitude 12.770.
Average household size: what is the figure for Lienz?
In Lienz, “Average household size” stands at 1.85 persons (2024), ranking 1,977 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of women: what is the figure for Lienz?
In Lienz, “Share of women” stands at 53.4% (2026), ranking 9 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lienz?
In Lienz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,320 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lienz?
The nearest to Lienz are Amlach (1.9 km), Tristach (1.9 km), Gaimberg (2.1 km), Thurn (2.3 km), Leisach (2.7 km).