Mils: population and statistics
Mils has a population of 4,731 (2026) across 6.9 km², or 684 people per km². It ranks 307 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,731 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 684 people/km²
- 597 m
Mils in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Mils ranks No. 30 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 24.6% in Mils, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 144.6 in Mils, compared with an average of 105.1 in Tyrol and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,257 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 969 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Absam (7,374 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,028 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mils over time
Mils had 4,279 residents in 2016 and 4,731 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,549 |
| 2022 | 4,625 |
| 2023 | 4,616 |
| 2024 | 4,660 |
| 2025 | 4,720 |
| 2026 | 4,731 |
All indicators for Mils
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 | Mils | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,268 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mils | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,962 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 311 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mils | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 518 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 178 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 577 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 190 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122.3 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 231 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 684 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 182 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 144.6 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 134 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 527 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 487 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 313 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,792 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mils | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.8% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,618 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 245 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 55.5 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 305 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mils | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.6% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 743 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mils | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.2% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 582 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,337 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 304 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mils | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 57.0% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,897 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 24.6% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 51 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mils
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
- Professional, scientific and technical16.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Construction9.1% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.6
- Other service activities6.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Mils
Where is Mils?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mils?
Mils has 4,731 residents (2026), ranking 307 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mils?
Mils covers 6.9 km², with a density of 684 people per km².
Is the population of Mils growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mils went from 4,279 to 4,731, a change of +10.6%.
Where is Mils?
Mils is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.286, longitude 11.527.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Mils?
In Mils, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 24.6% (2024), ranking 51 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mils?
In Mils, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 144.6 (2026), ranking 134 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mils?
In Mils, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,257 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mils?
The nearest to Mils are Absam (1.4 km), Hall in Tirol (2.0 km), Volders (2.9 km), Baumkirchen (3.2 km), Tulfes (3.3 km).