Pflach: population and statistics
Pflach has a population of 1,664 (2026) across 13.8 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 1,164 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,664 residents
- 13.8 km²
- 121 people/km²
- 835 m
Pflach in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Pflach ranks No. 124 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 87.9% in Pflach, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 26.3% in Pflach, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,930 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lechaschau, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reutte (7,420 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pflach over time
Pflach had 1,355 residents in 2016 and 1,664 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,502 |
| 2022 | 1,592 |
| 2023 | 1,606 |
| 2024 | 1,626 |
| 2025 | 1,665 |
| 2026 | 1,664 |
All indicators for Pflach
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 | Pflach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,674 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,442 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pflach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 734 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,100 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pflach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 102 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,494 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 110 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,507 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.5 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,791 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 123 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,457 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.9 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,792 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 321 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,090 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,407 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 995 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pflach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.3% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 318 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,478 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.2 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,684 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pflach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.9% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 39 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pflach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 26.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 56 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 497 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,132 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pflach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.4% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 978 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.9% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 506 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pflach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical18.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services13.2% ×1.7
- Construction9.1% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.0% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.1% ×3.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Pflach
Where is Pflach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pflach?
Pflach has 1,664 residents (2026), ranking 1,164 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pflach?
Pflach covers 13.8 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Pflach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pflach went from 1,355 to 1,664, a change of +22.8%.
Where is Pflach?
Pflach is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.514, longitude 10.716.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Pflach?
In Pflach, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 87.9% (2024), ranking 39 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Pflach?
In Pflach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 26.3% (2024), ranking 56 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pflach?
In Pflach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pflach?
The nearest to Pflach are Lechaschau (2.8 km), Breitenwang (2.9 km), Reutte (3.4 km), Wängle (3.6 km), Musau (3.9 km).