Oetz: population and statistics
Oetz has a population of 2,421 (2026) across 29.2 km², or 82.9 people per km². It ranks 768 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,421 residents
- 29.2 km²
- 83 people/km²
- 784 m
Oetz in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Oetz ranks No. 81 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 64.8% in Oetz, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 126.0 in Oetz, compared with an average of 105.1 in Tyrol and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,092 kWh a year here.
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Population of Oetz over time
Oetz had 2,362 residents in 2016 and 2,421 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,335 |
| 2022 | 2,346 |
| 2023 | 2,380 |
| 2024 | 2,382 |
| 2025 | 2,411 |
| 2026 | 2,421 |
All indicators for Oetz
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 | Oetz | 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) | 21.9% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oetz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 999 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 789 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oetz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 225 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 663 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 269 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 604 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.7 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 383 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 305 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 604 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.0 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 294 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 551 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 445 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,499 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 934 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oetz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,327 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,136 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 610 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 47.2 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 467 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oetz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.8% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,678 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oetz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 412 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 708 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 755 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oetz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Oetz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.4% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade17.4% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical13.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Information and communication2.7% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Oetz
Where is Oetz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oetz?
Oetz has 2,421 residents (2026), ranking 768 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oetz?
Oetz covers 29.2 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Oetz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oetz went from 2,362 to 2,421, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Oetz?
Oetz is in Tyrol. It belongs to Imst (district). Latitude 47.200, longitude 10.900.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Oetz?
In Oetz, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 64.8% (2024), ranking 1,678 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oetz?
In Oetz, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 126.0 (2026), ranking 294 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oetz?
In Oetz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,092 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oetz?
The nearest to Oetz are Sautens (2.8 km), Haiming (6.1 km), Roppen (6.3 km), Silz (7.6 km), Umhausen (9.4 km).