Schönwies: population and statistics
Schönwies has a population of 1,771 (2026) across 31.3 km², or 56.6 people per km². It ranks 1,081 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,771 residents
- 31.3 km²
- 57 people/km²
- 741 m
Schönwies in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Schönwies ranks No. 117 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 53.8 in Schönwies, compared with an average of 100.7 in Tyrol and 92.6 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 84.1% in Schönwies, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,169 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,384 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mils bei Imst, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zams (3,653 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,676 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schönwies over time
Schönwies had 1,726 residents in 2016 and 1,771 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,658 |
| 2022 | 1,732 |
| 2023 | 1,753 |
| 2024 | 1,762 |
| 2025 | 1,766 |
| 2026 | 1,771 |
All indicators for Schönwies
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 | Schönwies | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.8% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,469 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schönwies | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 714 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,131 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schönwies | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 80 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,709 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 95 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,650 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53.8 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,948 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 119 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,496 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.2 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,903 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 358 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 930 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 472 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,706 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schönwies | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 675 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 953 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.2 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 742 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schönwies | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.1% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 262 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schönwies | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 533 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,049 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schönwies | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.1% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,543 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schönwies
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing11.8% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services10.9% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities7.6% ×0.9
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.2% ×3.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Schönwies
Where is Schönwies?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schönwies?
Schönwies has 1,771 residents (2026), ranking 1,081 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schönwies?
Schönwies covers 31.3 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Schönwies growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schönwies went from 1,726 to 1,771, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Schönwies?
Schönwies is in Tyrol. It belongs to Landeck (district). Latitude 47.197, longitude 10.656.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schönwies?
In Schönwies, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 53.8 (2024), ranking 1,948 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Schönwies?
In Schönwies, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 84.1% (2024), ranking 262 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schönwies?
In Schönwies, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,169 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schönwies?
The nearest to Schönwies are Mils bei Imst (1.6 km), Imsterberg (3.2 km), Wenns (5.7 km), Zams (6.7 km), Imst (7.8 km).