Schlitters: population and statistics
Schlitters has a population of 1,599 (2026) across 10.3 km², or 155 people per km². It ranks 1,216 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,599 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 155 people/km²
- 1,184 m
Schlitters in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Schlitters ranks No. 130 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.7% in Schlitters, compared with an average of 20.3% in Tyrol and 20.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 7.0% in Schlitters, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,063 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,447 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Strass im Zillertal, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fügen (4,290 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,252 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schlitters over time
Schlitters had 1,454 residents in 2016 and 1,599 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,508 |
| 2022 | 1,509 |
| 2023 | 1,562 |
| 2024 | 1,571 |
| 2025 | 1,594 |
| 2026 | 1,599 |
All indicators for Schlitters
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 | Schlitters | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 255 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.7% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,952 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,901 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schlitters | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 646 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,245 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schlitters | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 115 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,379 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 134 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,325 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.4 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,265 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 138 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,335 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.3 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,422 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 348 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 974 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 663 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,565 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schlitters | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 616 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,023 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.8 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 721 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schlitters | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.1% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 798 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schlitters | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.6% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 332 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 450 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,250 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schlitters | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.2% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,392 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.0% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schlitters
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services9.7% ×1.2
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Finance and insurance5.2% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Schlitters
Where is Schlitters?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schlitters?
Schlitters has 1,599 residents (2026), ranking 1,216 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schlitters?
Schlitters covers 10.3 km², with a density of 155 people per km².
Is the population of Schlitters growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schlitters went from 1,454 to 1,599, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Schlitters?
Schlitters is in Tyrol. It belongs to Schwaz (district). Latitude 47.367, longitude 11.817.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Schlitters?
In Schlitters, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.7% (2026), ranking 1,952 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Schlitters?
In Schlitters, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 7.0% (2024), ranking 1,789 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schlitters?
In Schlitters, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,063 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schlitters?
The nearest to Schlitters are Strass im Zillertal (1.9 km), Fügenberg (2.0 km), Fügen (3.2 km), Bruck am Ziller (3.7 km), Gallzein (3.8 km).