Schmirn: population and statistics
Schmirn has a population of 869 (2026) across 62.6 km², or 13.9 people per km². It ranks 1,764 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 869 residents
- 62.6 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 1,461 m
Schmirn in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Schmirn ranks No. 194 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 10.3 in Schmirn, compared with an average of 54.1 in Tyrol and 53.2 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.2% in Schmirn, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 18.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 984 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: 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 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,770 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vals, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Navis (2,024 residents), 6.0 km away.
Population of Schmirn over time
Schmirn had 866 residents in 2016 and 869 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 885 |
| 2022 | 887 |
| 2023 | 874 |
| 2024 | 874 |
| 2025 | 870 |
| 2026 | 869 |
All indicators for Schmirn
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 | Schmirn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,904 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schmirn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 335 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,802 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schmirn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 50 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,933 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 55 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,931 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63.2 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,851 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 48 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,970 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.2 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,962 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 124 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,932 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 864 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,400 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schmirn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 43 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,923 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 90 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,010 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 10.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,972 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schmirn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.7% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 93 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schmirn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 261 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,742 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schmirn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.3% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 999 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.2% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,959 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schmirn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services18.8% ×2.4
- Health and social work18.8% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade14.6% ×0.6
- Construction10.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.2% ×0.7
- Transport and storage4.2% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Schmirn
Where is Schmirn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schmirn?
Schmirn has 869 residents (2026), ranking 1,764 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schmirn?
Schmirn covers 62.6 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Schmirn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schmirn went from 866 to 869, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Schmirn?
Schmirn is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.079, longitude 11.565.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schmirn?
In Schmirn, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 10.3 (2024), ranking 1,972 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Schmirn?
In Schmirn, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.2% (2024), ranking 1,959 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schmirn?
In Schmirn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 984 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schmirn?
The nearest to Schmirn are Vals (5.2 km), Navis (6.0 km), Steinach am Brenner (7.4 km), Gries am Brenner (9.0 km), Matrei am Brenner (10 km).