Roppen: population and statistics
Roppen has a population of 1,966 (2026) across 30.9 km², or 63.7 people per km². It ranks 979 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,966 residents
- 30.9 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 722 m
Roppen in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Roppen ranks No. 106 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.9% in Roppen, compared with an average of 20.3% in Tyrol and 20.7% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 59.4 in Roppen, compared with an average of 100.7 in Tyrol and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,116 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,321 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Karres, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arzl im Pitztal (3,204 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Roppen over time
Roppen had 1,776 residents in 2016 and 1,966 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,877 |
| 2022 | 1,890 |
| 2023 | 1,907 |
| 2024 | 1,951 |
| 2025 | 1,969 |
| 2026 | 1,966 |
All indicators for Roppen
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 | Roppen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.9% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 200 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.9% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,890 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,893 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roppen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 790 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,018 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roppen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 103 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 117 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,456 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59.4 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,898 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 154 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,232 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.3 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,696 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 501 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 540 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,763 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 139 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roppen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 240 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 646 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 983 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.8 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 972 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Roppen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.4% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 231 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Roppen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 573 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 575 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 967 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Roppen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Roppen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing15.0% ×2.5
- Other service activities15.0% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.5% ×2.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Roppen
Where is Roppen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roppen?
Roppen has 1,966 residents (2026), ranking 979 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Roppen?
Roppen covers 30.9 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Roppen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roppen went from 1,776 to 1,966, a change of +10.7%.
Where is Roppen?
Roppen is in Tyrol. It belongs to Imst (district). Latitude 47.217, longitude 10.820.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Roppen?
In Roppen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.9% (2026), ranking 1,890 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roppen?
In Roppen, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 59.4 (2024), ranking 1,898 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Roppen?
In Roppen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Roppen?
The nearest to Roppen are Karres (3.4 km), Sautens (3.5 km), Karrösten (4.1 km), Arzl im Pitztal (4.4 km), Haiming (6.2 km).