St. Jakob in Defereggen: population and statistics
St. Jakob in Defereggen has a population of 831 (2026) across 186.1 km², or 4.5 people per km². It ranks 1,794 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 831 residents
- 186.1 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 2,396 m
St. Jakob in Defereggen in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, St. Jakob in Defereggen ranks No. 204 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 13.5% in St. Jakob in Defereggen, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 187.7 in St. Jakob in Defereggen, compared with an average of 105.1 in Tyrol and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 55.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,251 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tyrol for “Elevation”.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,059 football pitches.
- Its population density is 24.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Prägraten am Großvenediger, 11.9 km away.
Population of St. Jakob in Defereggen over time
St. Jakob in Defereggen had 866 residents in 2016 and 831 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 829 |
| 2022 | 823 |
| 2023 | 813 |
| 2024 | 815 |
| 2025 | 821 |
| 2026 | 831 |
All indicators for St. Jakob in Defereggen
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 | St. Jakob in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.2% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 318 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 379 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Jakob in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 349 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,780 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Jakob in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 114 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 129 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,363 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 156.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 53 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 156 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,218 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 187.7 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 40 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 416 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 757 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,218 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,136 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Jakob in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 67.9% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,939 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 13.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 12 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 297 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,527 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.1 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 819 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Jakob in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 47.6% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Jakob in Defereggen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.5% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,423 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 228 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,824 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Jakob in Defereggen | 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) | 9.2% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Jakob in Defereggen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services55.8% ×7.5
- Wholesale and retail trade12.8% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities4.5% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.8% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.2% ×2.9
- Construction1.9% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Jakob in Defereggen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Jakob in Defereggen?
St. Jakob in Defereggen has 831 residents (2026), ranking 1,794 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Jakob in Defereggen?
St. Jakob in Defereggen covers 186.1 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of St. Jakob in Defereggen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Jakob in Defereggen went from 866 to 831, a change of −4.0%.
Where is St. Jakob in Defereggen?
St. Jakob in Defereggen is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 46.929, longitude 12.242.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for St. Jakob in Defereggen?
In St. Jakob in Defereggen, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 13.5% (2024), ranking 12 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Jakob in Defereggen?
In St. Jakob in Defereggen, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 187.7 (2026), ranking 40 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Jakob in Defereggen?
In St. Jakob in Defereggen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,251 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Jakob in Defereggen?
The nearest to St. Jakob in Defereggen are Prägraten am Großvenediger (12 km), St. Veit in Defereggen (14 km), Innervillgraten (17 km), Virgen (18 km), Hopfgarten in Defereggen (21 km).