Scharnitz: population and statistics
Scharnitz has a population of 1,436 (2026) across 159.4 km², or 9.0 people per km². It ranks 1,339 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,436 residents
- 159.4 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 965 m
Scharnitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Scharnitz ranks No. 145 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 31.5% in Scharnitz, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 11.2% in Scharnitz, compared with an average of 14.2% in Tyrol and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,216 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,325 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seefeld in Tirol (3,648 residents), 8.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,864 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Scharnitz over time
Scharnitz had 1,378 residents in 2016 and 1,436 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,355 |
| 2022 | 1,389 |
| 2023 | 1,440 |
| 2024 | 1,445 |
| 2025 | 1,416 |
| 2026 | 1,436 |
All indicators for Scharnitz
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 | Scharnitz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.2% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,848 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 436 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scharnitz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 635 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,267 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.18 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,612 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scharnitz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 94 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,573 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,521 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.4 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 140 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,310 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.5 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,019 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 215 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,583 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,930 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 677 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scharnitz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,663 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 294 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,540 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,593 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Scharnitz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.2% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 992 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Scharnitz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 31.5% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 20 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 395 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,402 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Scharnitz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.5% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 258 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.4% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Scharnitz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.3% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade15.8% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical15.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services14.4% ×1.8
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing2.9% ×2.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Scharnitz
Where is Scharnitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scharnitz?
Scharnitz has 1,436 residents (2026), ranking 1,339 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Scharnitz?
Scharnitz covers 159.4 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Scharnitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scharnitz went from 1,378 to 1,436, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Scharnitz?
Scharnitz is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.388, longitude 11.265.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Scharnitz?
In Scharnitz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 31.5% (2024), ranking 20 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Scharnitz?
In Scharnitz, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.2% (2026), ranking 1,848 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Scharnitz?
In Scharnitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,216 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Scharnitz?
The nearest to Scharnitz are Seefeld in Tirol (8.7 km), Leutasch (9.0 km), Reith bei Seefeld (11 km), Zirl (13 km), Pettnau (13 km).