Schwendt: population and statistics
Schwendt has a population of 923 (2026) across 30.9 km², or 29.9 people per km². It ranks 1,728 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 923 residents
- 30.9 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 774 m
Schwendt in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Schwendt ranks No. 190 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 21.8% in Schwendt, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 72.0% in Schwendt, compared with an average of 75.9% in Tyrol and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,106 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,321 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kössen (4,630 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,424 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schwendt over time
Schwendt had 836 residents in 2016 and 923 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 877 |
| 2022 | 906 |
| 2023 | 915 |
| 2024 | 916 |
| 2025 | 921 |
| 2026 | 923 |
All indicators for Schwendt
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 | Schwendt | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,614 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwendt | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 367 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,751 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwendt | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 79 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 83 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,743 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,026 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 91 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,703 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.6 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 976 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 268 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,318 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,092 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,229 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwendt | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.0% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,797 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 180 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,815 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.7 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,661 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwendt | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.6% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,040 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwendt | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 21.8% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 122 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 263 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,738 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwendt | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.2% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwendt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services13.5% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services11.2% ×1.5
- Manufacturing10.1% ×1.7
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.5
- Finance and insurance4.5% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwendt
Where is Schwendt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwendt?
Schwendt has 923 residents (2026), ranking 1,728 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwendt?
Schwendt covers 30.9 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Schwendt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwendt went from 836 to 923, a change of +10.4%.
Where is Schwendt?
Schwendt is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kitzbühel (district). Latitude 47.633, longitude 12.400.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schwendt?
In Schwendt, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 21.8% (2024), ranking 122 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Schwendt?
In Schwendt, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 72.0% (2024), ranking 1,797 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwendt?
In Schwendt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,106 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwendt?
The nearest to Schwendt are Kössen (3.9 km), Walchsee (6.4 km), Kirchdorf in Tirol (9.1 km), Rettenschöss (10 km), Niederndorferberg (12 km).