Reutte: population and statistics
Reutte has a population of 7,420 (2026) across 100.8 km², or 73.6 people per km². It ranks 150 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,420 residents
- 100.8 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 857 m
Reutte in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Reutte ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 31.4% in Reutte, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 54.4% in Reutte, compared with an average of 60.3% in Tyrol and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 23.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,116 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Breitenwang, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Telfs (16,467 residents), 33 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Reutte over time
Reutte had 6,506 residents in 2016 and 7,420 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,989 |
| 2022 | 6,980 |
| 2023 | 7,163 |
| 2024 | 7,275 |
| 2025 | 7,308 |
| 2026 | 7,420 |
All indicators for Reutte
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 | Reutte | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,308 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,701 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reutte | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,329 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 146 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reutte | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 563 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 156 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 731 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 128 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.2 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 684 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 751 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 159 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.2 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 877 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 918 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 129 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,407 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 995 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reutte | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.2% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,407 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,222 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 141 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 57.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 275 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Reutte | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.9% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,784 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Reutte | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 31.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 21 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,938 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 165 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Reutte | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 54.4% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,951 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.5% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 872 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Reutte
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work23.7% ×2.4
- Wholesale and retail trade18.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance5.2% ×2.0
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Reutte
Where is Reutte?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reutte?
Reutte has 7,420 residents (2026), ranking 150 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Reutte?
Reutte covers 100.8 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Reutte growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Reutte went from 6,506 to 7,420, a change of +14.0%.
Where is Reutte?
Reutte is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.483, longitude 10.717.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Reutte?
In Reutte, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 31.4% (2024), ranking 21 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Reutte?
In Reutte, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 54.4% (2024), ranking 1,951 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Reutte?
In Reutte, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Reutte?
The nearest to Reutte are Breitenwang (1.0 km), Lechaschau (1.1 km), Ehenbichl (1.5 km), Wängle (2.1 km), Höfen (2.6 km).