Thurn: population and statistics
Thurn has a population of 660 (2026) across 12.3 km², or 53.8 people per km². It ranks 1,897 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 660 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 866 m
Thurn in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Thurn ranks No. 221 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 65.2 in Thurn, compared with an average of 105.1 in Tyrol and 102.8 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.6% in Thurn, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 14.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,335 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,718 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gaimberg, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lienz (12,105 residents), 2.3 km away.
Population of Thurn over time
Thurn had 615 residents in 2016 and 660 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 625 |
| 2022 | 631 |
| 2023 | 627 |
| 2024 | 641 |
| 2025 | 646 |
| 2026 | 660 |
All indicators for Thurn
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 | Thurn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.2% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,170 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,012 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Thurn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 272 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,900 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Thurn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 54 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,904 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 58 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,907 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,054 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 43 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,991 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.2 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,924 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 177 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,778 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 412 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,744 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Thurn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.3% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 100 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,993 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.5 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,861 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Thurn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.5% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 309 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Thurn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.6% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,869 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 187 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,909 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Thurn | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.4% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 413 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.0% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Thurn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing14.3% ×2.4
- Construction14.3% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services11.9% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.9% ×1.4
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Thurn
Where is Thurn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thurn?
Thurn has 660 residents (2026), ranking 1,897 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Thurn?
Thurn covers 12.3 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Thurn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Thurn went from 615 to 660, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Thurn?
Thurn is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 46.850, longitude 12.760.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Thurn?
In Thurn, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 65.2 (2026), ranking 1,924 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Thurn?
In Thurn, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.6% (2024), ranking 1,869 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Thurn?
In Thurn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,335 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Thurn?
The nearest to Thurn are Gaimberg (2.0 km), Lienz (2.3 km), Oberlienz (2.4 km), Amlach (4.0 km), Tristach (4.2 km).