Prägraten am Großvenediger: population and statistics
Prägraten am Großvenediger has a population of 1,122 (2026) across 180.4 km², or 6.2 people per km². It ranks 1,588 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,122 residents
- 180.4 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 1,362 m
Prägraten am Großvenediger in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Prägraten am Großvenediger ranks No. 177 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 4.7% in Prägraten am Großvenediger, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 41.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 1,054 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,261 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Virgen (2,227 residents), 9.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,216 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Prägraten am Großvenediger over time
Prägraten am Großvenediger had 1,169 residents in 2016 and 1,122 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,144 |
| 2022 | 1,148 |
| 2023 | 1,134 |
| 2024 | 1,135 |
| 2025 | 1,134 |
| 2026 | 1,122 |
All indicators for Prägraten am Großvenediger
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 | Prägraten am Großvenediger | 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) | 18.5% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,720 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,681 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prägraten am Großvenediger | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 413 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,679 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.76 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 56 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prägraten am Großvenediger | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 88 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 101 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,602 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.8 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,097 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) | 90.9 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,253 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 149 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,881 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 612 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,608 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prägraten am Großvenediger | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.4% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 171 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,830 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.0 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,881 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Prägraten am Großvenediger | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.3% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 982 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Prägraten am Großvenediger | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.1% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,799 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 312 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,625 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Prägraten am Großvenediger | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.0% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 331 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 4.7% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,971 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Prägraten am Großvenediger
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services41.0% ×5.5
- Wholesale and retail trade11.0% ×0.5
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.0% ×0.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.0% ×3.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prägraten am Großvenediger?
Prägraten am Großvenediger has 1,122 residents (2026), ranking 1,588 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Prägraten am Großvenediger?
Prägraten am Großvenediger covers 180.4 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Prägraten am Großvenediger growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prägraten am Großvenediger went from 1,169 to 1,122, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Prägraten am Großvenediger?
Prägraten am Großvenediger is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 47.017, longitude 12.331.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Prägraten am Großvenediger?
In Prägraten am Großvenediger, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 4.7% (2024), ranking 1,971 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Prägraten am Großvenediger?
In Prägraten am Großvenediger, “Average household size” stands at 2.76 persons (2024), ranking 56 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Prägraten am Großvenediger?
In Prägraten am Großvenediger, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 1,054 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Prägraten am Großvenediger?
The nearest to Prägraten am Großvenediger are Virgen (9.7 km), St. Jakob in Defereggen (12 km), St. Veit in Defereggen (12 km), Matrei in Osttirol (16 km), Hopfgarten in Defereggen (18 km).