Serfaus: population and statistics
Serfaus has a population of 1,220 (2026) across 59.8 km², or 20.4 people per km². It ranks 1,517 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,220 residents
- 59.8 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 1,414 m
Serfaus in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Serfaus ranks No. 167 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 18.1% in Serfaus, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 250.4 in Serfaus, compared with an average of 100.7 in Tyrol and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 60.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,203 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,370 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fiss, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Prutz (1,882 residents), 6.1 km away.
Population of Serfaus over time
Serfaus had 1,127 residents in 2016 and 1,220 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,151 |
| 2022 | 1,154 |
| 2023 | 1,186 |
| 2024 | 1,188 |
| 2025 | 1,212 |
| 2026 | 1,220 |
All indicators for Serfaus
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 | Serfaus | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,920 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,794 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Serfaus | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 513 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,495 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Serfaus | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 272 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 298 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 539 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 250.4 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 6 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 369 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 482 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 302.5 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 7 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,747 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 25 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 10,394 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 4 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Serfaus | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 68.6% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,923 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 18.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 2 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 867 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 777 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 72.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 146 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Serfaus | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 33.0% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,965 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Serfaus | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.9% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 377 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 340 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,552 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Serfaus | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.3% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 169 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Serfaus
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services60.1% ×8.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.1% ×0.4
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.1% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.0% ×0.5
- Health and social work3.0% ×0.3
- Transport and storage1.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Serfaus
Where is Serfaus?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Serfaus?
Serfaus has 1,220 residents (2026), ranking 1,517 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Serfaus?
Serfaus covers 59.8 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Serfaus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Serfaus went from 1,127 to 1,220, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Serfaus?
Serfaus is in Tyrol. It belongs to Landeck (district). Latitude 47.039, longitude 10.606.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Serfaus?
In Serfaus, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 18.1% (2024), ranking 2 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Serfaus?
In Serfaus, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 250.4 (2024), ranking 6 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Serfaus?
In Serfaus, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,203 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Serfaus?
The nearest to Serfaus are Fiss (2.1 km), Tösens (2.3 km), Ried im Oberinntal (4.1 km), Ladis (5.3 km), Fendels (5.6 km).