Spiss: population and statistics
Spiss has a population of 97 (2026) across 24.6 km², or 3.9 people per km². It ranks 2,086 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 97 residents
- 24.6 km²
- 4 people/km²
Spiss in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Spiss ranks No. 272 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 57.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,448 football pitches.
- Its population density is 28.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pfunds (2,610 residents), 9.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,888 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Spiss over time
Spiss had 118 residents in 2016 and 97 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 99 |
| 2022 | 100 |
| 2023 | 103 |
| 2024 | 98 |
| 2025 | 97 |
| 2026 | 97 |
All indicators for Spiss
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 | Spiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.3% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 10.3% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 52.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Spiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 45 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,084 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 7 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 2,090 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 8 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 2,089 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.5 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 7 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 2,086 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.2 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 153 € | 602 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,466 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Spiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 12 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,090 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 12.4 | 54.1 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Spiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.9% | 60.4% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Spiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.5% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 25 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,086 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Spiss | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.6% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 2.3% | 16.2% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Spiss
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services57.1% ×7.7
- Wholesale and retail trade28.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical14.3% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Spiss
Where is Spiss?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spiss?
Spiss has 97 residents (2026), ranking 2,086 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Spiss?
Spiss covers 24.6 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Spiss growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Spiss went from 118 to 97, a change of −17.8%.
Where is Spiss?
Spiss is in Tyrol. It belongs to Landeck (district). Latitude 46.959, longitude 10.431.
Private households: what is the figure for Spiss?
In Spiss, “Private households” stands at 45 (2024), ranking 2,084 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Spiss?
In Spiss, “Families” stands at 25 (2024), ranking 2,086 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Spiss?
In Spiss, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Spiss?
The nearest to Spiss are Pfunds (9.0 km), Nauders (12 km), Kappl (12 km), Ischgl (12 km), See (14 km).