Tulfes: population and statistics
Tulfes has a population of 1,717 (2026) across 27.7 km², or 61.9 people per km². It ranks 1,125 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,717 residents
- 27.7 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 934 m
Tulfes in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Tulfes ranks No. 121 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.3% in Tulfes, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 17.7% in Tulfes, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,882 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rinn, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mils (4,731 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,628 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Tulfes over time
Tulfes had 1,494 residents in 2016 and 1,717 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,693 |
| 2022 | 1,689 |
| 2023 | 1,696 |
| 2024 | 1,732 |
| 2025 | 1,739 |
| 2026 | 1,717 |
All indicators for Tulfes
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 | Tulfes | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.5% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,720 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tulfes | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 723 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,119 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tulfes | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 182 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 880 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 193 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 924 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 404 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 198 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 985 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.3 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 485 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 247 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,418 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,474 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 432 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tulfes | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 98 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,923 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 418 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,311 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.0 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,405 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tulfes | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.9% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 486 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Tulfes | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 563 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 504 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,113 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Tulfes | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.3% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,379 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.7% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 183 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Tulfes
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical16.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services12.8% ×1.7
- Manufacturing8.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.6% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.1% ×3.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Tulfes
Where is Tulfes?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tulfes?
Tulfes has 1,717 residents (2026), ranking 1,125 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Tulfes?
Tulfes covers 27.7 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Tulfes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tulfes went from 1,494 to 1,717, a change of +14.9%.
Where is Tulfes?
Tulfes is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.257, longitude 11.530.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Tulfes?
In Tulfes, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.3% (2024), ranking 1,923 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Tulfes?
In Tulfes, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 17.7% (2024), ranking 183 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tulfes?
In Tulfes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tulfes?
The nearest to Tulfes are Rinn (2.2 km), Mils (3.3 km), Hall in Tirol (3.7 km), Volders (4.3 km), Absam (4.5 km).