Schwaz: population and statistics
Schwaz has a population of 14,581 (2026) across 20.2 km², or 722 people per km². It ranks 45 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,581 residents
- 20.2 km²
- 722 people/km²
- 544 m
Schwaz in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Schwaz ranks No. 5 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,121 kWh a year here.
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- “Private households”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,831 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vomp, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Innsbruck (132,820 residents), 25 km away.
Population of Schwaz over time
Schwaz had 13,436 residents in 2016 and 14,581 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,810 |
| 2022 | 13,883 |
| 2023 | 14,211 |
| 2024 | 14,394 |
| 2025 | 14,480 |
| 2026 | 14,581 |
All indicators for Schwaz
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 | Schwaz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,602 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwaz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,539 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 48 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwaz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,081 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 57 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,321 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 59 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.1 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,000 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,355 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 59 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.9 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,169 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 718 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 240 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 411 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,745 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwaz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.2% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,228 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 9,616 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 43 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 66.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 191 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwaz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.1% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,803 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwaz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.7% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 164 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,916 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 46 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwaz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.4% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,914 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.9% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 391 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwaz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.0% ×1.0
- Construction9.6% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwaz
Where is Schwaz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwaz?
Schwaz has 14,581 residents (2026), ranking 45 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwaz?
Schwaz covers 20.2 km², with a density of 722 people per km².
Is the population of Schwaz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwaz went from 13,436 to 14,581, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Schwaz?
Schwaz is in Tyrol. It belongs to Schwaz (district). Latitude 47.345, longitude 11.708.
Private households: what is the figure for Schwaz?
In Schwaz, “Private households” stands at 6,539 (2024), ranking 48 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Schwaz?
In Schwaz, “Families” stands at 3,916 (2024), ranking 46 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwaz?
In Schwaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,121 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwaz?
The nearest to Schwaz are Vomp (1.9 km), Stans (2.7 km), Pill (3.3 km), Gallzein (5.0 km), Terfens (5.1 km).