Telfs: population and statistics
Telfs has a population of 16,467 (2026) across 45.5 km², or 362 people per km². It ranks 36 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,467 residents
- 45.5 km²
- 362 people/km²
- 626 m
Telfs in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Telfs ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 53.6% in Telfs, compared with an average of 60.3% in Tyrol and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,241 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,371 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pfaffenhofen, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Innsbruck (132,820 residents), 25 km away.
Population of Telfs over time
Telfs had 15,358 residents in 2016 and 16,467 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,091 |
| 2022 | 16,133 |
| 2023 | 16,271 |
| 2024 | 16,244 |
| 2025 | 16,439 |
| 2026 | 16,467 |
All indicators for Telfs
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 | Telfs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.3% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Telfs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 7,048 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 39 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Telfs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,005 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 65 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,214 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 68 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.1 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,597 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,261 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 68 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.6 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,725 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 476 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 591 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,600 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 868 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Telfs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,039 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 80 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 591 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Telfs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.2% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,737 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Telfs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.5% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 145 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 4,493 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 36 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Telfs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 53.6% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,956 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.0% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 493 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Telfs
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.7% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services11.0% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.4% ×1.1
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Telfs
Where is Telfs?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Telfs?
Telfs has 16,467 residents (2026), ranking 36 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Telfs?
Telfs covers 45.5 km², with a density of 362 people per km².
Is the population of Telfs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Telfs went from 15,358 to 16,467, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Telfs?
Telfs is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.307, longitude 11.072.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Telfs?
In Telfs, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 53.6% (2024), ranking 1,956 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Private households: what is the figure for Telfs?
In Telfs, “Private households” stands at 7,048 (2024), ranking 39 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Telfs?
In Telfs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,241 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Telfs?
The nearest to Telfs are Pfaffenhofen (1.1 km), Oberhofen im Inntal (1.8 km), Rietz (4.0 km), Flaurling (4.2 km), Wildermieming (5.1 km).