Tristach: population and statistics
Tristach has a population of 1,494 (2026) across 18.8 km², or 79.5 people per km². It ranks 1,299 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,494 residents
- 18.8 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 669 m
Tristach in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Tristach ranks No. 139 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 90.5% in Tristach, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 14.0 in Tristach, compared with an average of 54.1 in Tyrol and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 14.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,633 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lienz (12,105 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Tristach over time
Tristach had 1,387 residents in 2016 and 1,494 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,461 |
| 2022 | 1,512 |
| 2023 | 1,526 |
| 2024 | 1,503 |
| 2025 | 1,500 |
| 2026 | 1,494 |
All indicators for Tristach
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 | Tristach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tristach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 595 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,340 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tristach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 80 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,709 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,699 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60.2 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 101 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,640 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.6 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,898 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 186 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,722 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 600 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,615 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tristach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 210 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,747 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.0 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,911 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tristach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 90.5% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 5 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Tristach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.8% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 450 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,250 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Tristach | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.1% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.8% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 402 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Tristach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical14.9% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services12.9% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services12.9% ×1.6
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×0.5
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Tristach
Where is Tristach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tristach?
Tristach has 1,494 residents (2026), ranking 1,299 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Tristach?
Tristach covers 18.8 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Tristach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tristach went from 1,387 to 1,494, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Tristach?
Tristach is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 46.817, longitude 12.787.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Tristach?
In Tristach, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 90.5% (2024), ranking 5 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tristach?
In Tristach, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 14.0 (2024), ranking 1,911 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tristach?
In Tristach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tristach?
The nearest to Tristach are Lienz (1.9 km), Amlach (2.1 km), Nußdorf-Debant (2.6 km), Leisach (3.0 km), Gaimberg (3.1 km).