Nikolsdorf: population and statistics
Nikolsdorf has a population of 859 (2026) across 33.7 km², or 25.5 people per km². It ranks 1,773 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 859 residents
- 33.7 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 637 m
Nikolsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Nikolsdorf ranks No. 198 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.1% in Nikolsdorf, compared with an average of 75.9% in Tyrol and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,230 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,717 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lavant, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dölsach (2,317 residents), 6.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,920 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Nikolsdorf over time
Nikolsdorf had 879 residents in 2016 and 859 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 887 |
| 2022 | 890 |
| 2023 | 879 |
| 2024 | 873 |
| 2025 | 865 |
| 2026 | 859 |
All indicators for Nikolsdorf
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 | Nikolsdorf | 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) | 21.2% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,170 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nikolsdorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 373 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,738 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nikolsdorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 76 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,744 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 79 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,777 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.7 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,021 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 77 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,796 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.6 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,309 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 198 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,661 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,278 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,080 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nikolsdorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.1% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 171 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 214 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,738 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.6 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,363 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nikolsdorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.5% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,048 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Nikolsdorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 244 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,785 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Nikolsdorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 340 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.6% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 855 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Nikolsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing16.9% ×2.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services11.7% ×1.5
- Construction9.1% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.5% ×5.9
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Nikolsdorf
Where is Nikolsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nikolsdorf?
Nikolsdorf has 859 residents (2026), ranking 1,773 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Nikolsdorf?
Nikolsdorf covers 33.7 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Nikolsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nikolsdorf went from 879 to 859, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Nikolsdorf?
Nikolsdorf is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 46.785, longitude 12.906.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Nikolsdorf?
In Nikolsdorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.1% (2024), ranking 171 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Nikolsdorf?
In Nikolsdorf, “Active trade licences” stands at 77 (2026), ranking 1,796 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nikolsdorf?
In Nikolsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,230 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nikolsdorf?
The nearest to Nikolsdorf are Lavant (5.4 km), Oberdrauburg (6.8 km), Dölsach (6.9 km), Iselsberg-Stronach (7.0 km), Nußdorf-Debant (8.7 km).