Obernberg am Brenner: population and statistics
Obernberg am Brenner has a population of 381 (2026) across 38.7 km², or 9.8 people per km². It ranks 2,031 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 381 residents
- 38.7 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 1,385 m
Obernberg am Brenner in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Obernberg am Brenner ranks No. 259 by population.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 16.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,267 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,420 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gries am Brenner (1,313 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,068 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Obernberg am Brenner over time
Obernberg am Brenner had 354 residents in 2016 and 381 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 378 |
| 2022 | 391 |
| 2023 | 400 |
| 2024 | 402 |
| 2025 | 397 |
| 2026 | 381 |
All indicators for Obernberg 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 | Obernberg am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 46.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Obernberg am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 139 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,044 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.78 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obernberg am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 55 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,895 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 60 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,898 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 151.5 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 36 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 2,021 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.5 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 133 € | 602 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,591 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Obernberg am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 100 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,993 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Obernberg am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.4% | 60.4% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Obernberg am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.8% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 105 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,037 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Obernberg am Brenner | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.5% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.2% | 16.2% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Obernberg am Brenner
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing16.7% ×2.8
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×0.6
- Construction11.1% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services11.1% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.6
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obernberg am Brenner?
Obernberg am Brenner has 381 residents (2026), ranking 2,031 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Obernberg am Brenner?
Obernberg am Brenner covers 38.7 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Obernberg am Brenner growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Obernberg am Brenner went from 354 to 381, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Obernberg am Brenner?
Obernberg am Brenner is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.016, longitude 11.419.
Private households: what is the figure for Obernberg am Brenner?
In Obernberg am Brenner, “Private households” stands at 139 (2024), ranking 2,044 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Obernberg am Brenner?
In Obernberg am Brenner, “Families” stands at 105 (2024), ranking 2,037 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Obernberg am Brenner?
In Obernberg am Brenner, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,267 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Obernberg am Brenner?
The nearest to Obernberg am Brenner are Gries am Brenner (4.0 km), Gschnitz (6.1 km), Trins (6.2 km), Vals (8.0 km), Steinach am Brenner (8.3 km).