Strassen: population and statistics
Strassen has a population of 806 (2026) across 17.0 km², or 47.3 people per km². It ranks 1,812 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 806 residents
- 17.0 km²
- 47 people/km²
- 1,081 m
Strassen in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Strassen ranks No. 205 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 50.9 in Strassen, compared with an average of 105.1 in Tyrol and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,199 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,385 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Abfaltersbach, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sillian (2,035 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,796 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Strassen over time
Strassen had 792 residents in 2016 and 806 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 797 |
| 2022 | 793 |
| 2023 | 800 |
| 2024 | 801 |
| 2025 | 809 |
| 2026 | 806 |
All indicators for Strassen
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 | Strassen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.5% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 276 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Strassen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 304 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,852 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.68 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 104 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Strassen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 60 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,857 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 64 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,872 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,469 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 41 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 2,004 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.9 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,970 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 266 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,327 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 249 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,826 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Strassen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 260 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,621 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Strassen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.4% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 766 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Strassen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.5% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 226 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,828 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Strassen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.0% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,563 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.6% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 678 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Strassen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.0% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.6% ×13.4
- Construction12.2% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services12.2% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical12.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Transport and storage4.9% ×2.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Strassen
Where is Strassen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Strassen?
Strassen has 806 residents (2026), ranking 1,812 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Strassen?
Strassen covers 17.0 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Strassen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Strassen went from 792 to 806, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Strassen?
Strassen is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 46.749, longitude 12.488.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Strassen?
In Strassen, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50.9 (2026), ranking 1,970 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Average household size: what is the figure for Strassen?
In Strassen, “Average household size” stands at 2.68 persons (2024), ranking 104 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Strassen?
In Strassen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,199 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Strassen?
The nearest to Strassen are Abfaltersbach (3.2 km), Heinfels (3.9 km), Kartitsch (5.0 km), Sillian (5.1 km), Außervillgraten (6.1 km).