Rietz: population and statistics
Rietz has a population of 2,568 (2026) across 19.6 km², or 131 people per km². It ranks 722 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,568 residents
- 19.6 km²
- 131 people/km²
- 724 m
Rietz in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Rietz ranks No. 76 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 66.6 in Rietz, compared with an average of 100.7 in Tyrol and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 1,002 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,739 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Stams, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mieming (3,981 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,008 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rietz over time
Rietz had 2,208 residents in 2016 and 2,568 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,450 |
| 2022 | 2,489 |
| 2023 | 2,497 |
| 2024 | 2,515 |
| 2025 | 2,518 |
| 2026 | 2,568 |
All indicators for Rietz
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 | Rietz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,736 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,794 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rietz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,060 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 731 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rietz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 153 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,054 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 168 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,057 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 219 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 893 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.3 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,447 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 443 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 678 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,203 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 231 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rietz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 488 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 854 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 791 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 916 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rietz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.8% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 717 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rietz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.1% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,188 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 726 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 728 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rietz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.0% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.2% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rietz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.5% ×1.1
- Construction16.2% ×2.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.7
- Transport and storage4.2% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Rietz
Where is Rietz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rietz?
Rietz has 2,568 residents (2026), ranking 722 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rietz?
Rietz covers 19.6 km², with a density of 131 people per km².
Is the population of Rietz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rietz went from 2,208 to 2,568, a change of +16.3%.
Where is Rietz?
Rietz is in Tyrol. It belongs to Imst (district). Latitude 47.285, longitude 11.031.
Median age: what is the figure for Rietz?
In Rietz, “Median age” stands at 42.4 years (2026), ranking 1,794 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rietz?
In Rietz, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 66.6 (2024), ranking 1,789 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rietz?
In Rietz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 1,002 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rietz?
The nearest to Rietz are Stams (3.7 km), Mieming (3.9 km), Telfs (4.0 km), Wildermieming (4.2 km), Pfaffenhofen (4.3 km).