Ried im Zillertal: population and statistics
Ried im Zillertal has a population of 1,237 (2026) across 9.5 km², or 130 people per km². It ranks 1,503 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,237 residents
- 9.5 km²
- 130 people/km²
- 579 m
Ried im Zillertal in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Ried im Zillertal ranks No. 166 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.4% in Ried im Zillertal, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 18.3% in Ried im Zillertal, compared with an average of 20.3% in Tyrol and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,197 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 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,328 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kaltenbach, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stumm (1,892 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,788 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ried im Zillertal over time
Ried im Zillertal had 1,269 residents in 2016 and 1,237 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,278 |
| 2022 | 1,268 |
| 2023 | 1,277 |
| 2024 | 1,248 |
| 2025 | 1,236 |
| 2026 | 1,237 |
All indicators for Ried im Zillertal
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 | Ried im Zillertal | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.3% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ried im Zillertal | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 568 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,390 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ried im Zillertal | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 92 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,586 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 104 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,574 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.5 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,297 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 109 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,577 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.1 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,361 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 575 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 404 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,667 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 828 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ried im Zillertal | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 614 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,026 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 49.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 427 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ried im Zillertal | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.0% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,094 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ried im Zillertal | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.2% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 361 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 360 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,507 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ried im Zillertal | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.6% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,162 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.4% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,879 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ried im Zillertal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services14.6% ×2.0
- Other service activities13.6% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Construction9.7% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Real estate4.9% ×3.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ried im Zillertal?
Ried im Zillertal has 1,237 residents (2026), ranking 1,503 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ried im Zillertal?
Ried im Zillertal covers 9.5 km², with a density of 130 people per km².
Is the population of Ried im Zillertal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ried im Zillertal went from 1,269 to 1,237, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Ried im Zillertal?
Ried im Zillertal is in Tyrol. It belongs to Schwaz (district). Latitude 47.300, longitude 11.869.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Ried im Zillertal?
In Ried im Zillertal, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.4% (2024), ranking 1,879 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Ried im Zillertal?
In Ried im Zillertal, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 18.3% (2026), ranking 1,751 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ried im Zillertal?
In Ried im Zillertal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ried im Zillertal?
The nearest to Ried im Zillertal are Kaltenbach (0.9 km), Stumm (1.7 km), Stummerberg (2.4 km), Uderns (3.0 km), Aschau im Zillertal (4.4 km).