Silz: population and statistics
Silz has a population of 2,623 (2026) across 65.7 km², or 39.9 people per km². It ranks 704 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,623 residents
- 65.7 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 652 m
Silz in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Silz ranks No. 73 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 15.5% in Silz, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 559 € in Silz, compared with an average of 602 € in Tyrol and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,125 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,196 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mötz, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haiming (4,770 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,500 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Silz over time
Silz had 2,519 residents in 2016 and 2,623 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,570 |
| 2022 | 2,580 |
| 2023 | 2,605 |
| 2024 | 2,640 |
| 2025 | 2,625 |
| 2026 | 2,623 |
All indicators for Silz
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 | Silz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Silz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,052 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 745 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Silz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 234 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 635 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 277 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 586 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.3 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 537 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 295 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 628 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.5 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 555 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 559 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 430 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,521 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 917 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Silz | 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) | 2.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,053 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 649 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.0 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 677 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Silz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.2% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,359 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Silz | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.5% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 864 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 715 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 741 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Silz | 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) | 15.5% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 339 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Silz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services16.5% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×1.0
- Construction11.3% ×1.7
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work3.8% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Silz
Where is Silz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Silz?
Silz has 2,623 residents (2026), ranking 704 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Silz?
Silz covers 65.7 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Silz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Silz went from 2,519 to 2,623, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Silz?
Silz is in Tyrol. It belongs to Imst (district). Latitude 47.265, longitude 10.931.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Silz?
In Silz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 15.5% (2024), ranking 339 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Silz?
In Silz, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 559 € (2019), ranking 430 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Silz?
In Silz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,125 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Silz?
The nearest to Silz are Mötz (2.5 km), Obsteig (3.7 km), Haiming (3.9 km), Stams (4.2 km), Mieming (5.5 km).