Sölden: population and statistics
Sölden has a population of 3,038 (2026) across 467.1 km², or 6.5 people per km². It ranks 585 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,038 residents
- 467.1 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 1,534 m
Sölden in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Sölden ranks No. 63 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 15.8% in Sölden, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 243.6 in Sölden, compared with an average of 100.7 in Tyrol and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 53.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,276 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 65,415 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Längenfeld (4,941 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,104 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sölden over time
Sölden had 3,201 residents in 2016 and 3,038 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,955 |
| 2022 | 3,030 |
| 2023 | 3,087 |
| 2024 | 3,110 |
| 2025 | 3,080 |
| 2026 | 3,038 |
All indicators for Sölden
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 | Sölden | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.2% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,520 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sölden | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,213 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 628 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sölden | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 645 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 120 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 740 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 127 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 243.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 7 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 804 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 144 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 264.6 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 17 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,856 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 23 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,056 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 55 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sölden | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,489 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 67 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,608 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 168 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 118.8 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 17 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sölden | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 15.8% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,979 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sölden | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.9% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 815 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 646 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sölden | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.9% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,915 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sölden
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services53.7% ×7.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade11.5% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
- Construction3.6% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.4% ×0.6
- Other service activities2.6% ×0.3
- Transport and storage1.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Sölden
Where is Sölden?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sölden?
Sölden has 3,038 residents (2026), ranking 585 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sölden?
Sölden covers 467.1 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Sölden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sölden went from 3,201 to 3,038, a change of −5.1%.
Where is Sölden?
Sölden is in Tyrol. It belongs to Imst (district). Latitude 46.967, longitude 11.000.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Sölden?
In Sölden, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 15.8% (2024), ranking 1,979 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sölden?
In Sölden, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 243.6 (2024), ranking 7 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sölden?
In Sölden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,276 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sölden?
The nearest to Sölden are Längenfeld (11 km), St. Leonhard im Pitztal (17 km), Umhausen (18 km), Kaunertal (20 km), Kaunerberg (25 km).