Matrei am Brenner: population and statistics
Matrei am Brenner has a population of 3,542 (2026) across 50.9 km², or 69.6 people per km². It ranks 468 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,542 residents
- 50.9 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 990 m
Matrei am Brenner in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Matrei am Brenner ranks No. 54 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 77.1 in Matrei am Brenner, compared with an average of 105.1 in Tyrol and 102.8 nationally.
Share of women: 51.5% in Matrei am Brenner, compared with an average of 50.6% in Tyrol and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,279 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,130 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Steinach am Brenner, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Innsbruck (132,820 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,116 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Matrei am Brenner over time
Matrei am Brenner had 3,523 residents in 2016 and 3,542 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,595 |
| 2022 | 3,576 |
| 2023 | 3,545 |
| 2024 | 3,556 |
| 2025 | 3,561 |
| 2026 | 3,542 |
All indicators for Matrei am Brenner
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 | Matrei am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Matrei am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,540 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 456 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Matrei am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 235 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 629 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 263 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 626 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.0 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,602 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 273 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 683 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.1 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,716 of 1,978 |
Employment
| Indicator | Matrei am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,153 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 600 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.4 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 989 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Matrei am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.9% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,188 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Matrei am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.2% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 775 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,031 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 453 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Matrei am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.1% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,250 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Matrei am Brenner
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical14.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing14.0% ×2.3
- Accommodation and food services10.7% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Matrei am Brenner
Where is Matrei am Brenner?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Matrei am Brenner?
Matrei am Brenner has 3,542 residents (2026), ranking 468 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Matrei am Brenner?
Matrei am Brenner covers 50.9 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Matrei am Brenner growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Matrei am Brenner went from 3,523 to 3,542, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Matrei am Brenner?
Matrei am Brenner is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.131, longitude 11.453.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Matrei am Brenner?
In Matrei am Brenner, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 77.1 (2026), ranking 1,716 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of women: what is the figure for Matrei am Brenner?
In Matrei am Brenner, “Share of women” stands at 51.5% (2026), ranking 261 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Matrei am Brenner?
In Matrei am Brenner, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,279 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Matrei am Brenner?
The nearest to Matrei am Brenner are Steinach am Brenner (5.4 km), Ellbögen (5.6 km), Navis (6.6 km), Mieders (7.0 km), Schönberg im Stubaital (7.1 km).