Pettnau: population and statistics
Pettnau has a population of 1,121 (2026) across 10.8 km², or 104 people per km². It ranks 1,591 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,121 residents
- 10.8 km²
- 104 people/km²
- 605 m
Pettnau in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Pettnau ranks No. 178 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 87.6% in Pettnau, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.8% in Pettnau, compared with an average of 75.9% in Tyrol and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,230 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,508 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Polling in Tirol, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Inzing (4,169 residents), 3.7 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 Pettnau over time
Pettnau had 992 residents in 2016 and 1,121 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,064 |
| 2022 | 1,082 |
| 2023 | 1,103 |
| 2024 | 1,114 |
| 2025 | 1,124 |
| 2026 | 1,121 |
All indicators for Pettnau
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 | Pettnau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 255 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,844 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pettnau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 500 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,514 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pettnau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 60 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,857 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 69 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,844 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61.7 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,875 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 102 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,631 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.0 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,251 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 242 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,444 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,925 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 680 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pettnau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.8% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 93 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 182 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,813 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,826 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pettnau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.6% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 50 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pettnau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 875 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 331 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,574 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pettnau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.7% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,689 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 19.4% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 145 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pettnau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.0% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services13.0% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.0% ×0.9
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Pettnau
Where is Pettnau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pettnau?
Pettnau has 1,121 residents (2026), ranking 1,591 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pettnau?
Pettnau covers 10.8 km², with a density of 104 people per km².
Is the population of Pettnau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pettnau went from 992 to 1,121, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Pettnau?
Pettnau is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.292, longitude 11.160.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Pettnau?
In Pettnau, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 87.6% (2024), ranking 50 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Pettnau?
In Pettnau, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.8% (2024), ranking 93 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pettnau?
In Pettnau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,230 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pettnau?
The nearest to Pettnau are Polling in Tirol (1.4 km), Hatting (1.7 km), Flaurling (2.8 km), Reith bei Seefeld (3.4 km), Inzing (3.7 km).