Schwoich: population and statistics
Schwoich has a population of 2,639 (2026) across 18.8 km², or 141 people per km². It ranks 698 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,639 residents
- 18.8 km²
- 141 people/km²
- 621 m
Schwoich in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Schwoich ranks No. 70 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.1% in Schwoich, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 481 € in Schwoich, compared with an average of 1,435 € in Tyrol and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,197 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,626 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langkampfen (4,365 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,788 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schwoich over time
Schwoich had 2,422 residents in 2016 and 2,639 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,562 |
| 2022 | 2,569 |
| 2023 | 2,593 |
| 2024 | 2,650 |
| 2025 | 2,643 |
| 2026 | 2,639 |
All indicators for Schwoich
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 | Schwoich | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.0% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,429 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,418 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwoich | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,129 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 686 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwoich | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 241 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 601 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 260 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.2 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 761 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 264 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 707 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.0 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 922 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 502 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 537 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 481 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,699 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwoich | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.4% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 287 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,281 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 537 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 48.4 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 445 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwoich | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.1% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,085 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwoich | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.1% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 688 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 800 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 659 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwoich | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.5% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 402 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.0% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 619 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwoich
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×1.0
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Real estate5.3% ×3.7
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwoich
Where is Schwoich?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwoich?
Schwoich has 2,639 residents (2026), ranking 698 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwoich?
Schwoich covers 18.8 km², with a density of 141 people per km².
Is the population of Schwoich growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwoich went from 2,422 to 2,639, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Schwoich?
Schwoich is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kufstein (district). Latitude 47.550, longitude 12.133.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Schwoich?
In Schwoich, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.1% (2024), ranking 1,665 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schwoich?
In Schwoich, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 481 € (2019), ranking 1,699 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwoich?
In Schwoich, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwoich?
The nearest to Schwoich are Langkampfen (2.2 km), Thiersee (4.2 km), Bad Häring (4.2 km), Kufstein (4.5 km), Kirchbichl (5.6 km).