Virgen: population and statistics
Virgen has a population of 2,227 (2026) across 88.8 km², or 25.1 people per km². It ranks 863 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,227 residents
- 88.8 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 1,179 m
Virgen in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Virgen ranks No. 91 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 58.8 in Virgen, compared with an average of 105.1 in Tyrol and 102.8 nationally.
Share of women: 47.6% in Virgen, compared with an average of 50.6% in Tyrol and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,298 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,441 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Matrei in Osttirol (4,592 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,192 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Virgen over time
Virgen had 2,198 residents in 2016 and 2,227 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,215 |
| 2022 | 2,206 |
| 2023 | 2,205 |
| 2024 | 2,200 |
| 2025 | 2,241 |
| 2026 | 2,227 |
All indicators for Virgen
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 | Virgen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.0% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 192 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.8% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,469 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,812 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,931 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Virgen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 840 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 951 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.65 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 139 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Virgen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 141 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,136 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 154 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,155 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.1 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 131 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,388 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.8 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,954 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 122 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,937 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,099 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,225 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Virgen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 388 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,359 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.4 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,779 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Virgen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.4% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,154 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Virgen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.5% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 646 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 861 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Virgen | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.7% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 128 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.0% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Virgen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services24.8% ×3.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.5% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.6% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.6% ×1.4
- Construction10.1% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.3% ×1.5
- Information and communication3.9% ×0.5
- Transport and storage3.1% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Virgen
Where is Virgen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Virgen?
Virgen has 2,227 residents (2026), ranking 863 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Virgen?
Virgen covers 88.8 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Virgen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Virgen went from 2,198 to 2,227, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Virgen?
Virgen is in Tyrol. It belongs to Lienz (district). Latitude 47.004, longitude 12.458.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Virgen?
In Virgen, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58.8 (2026), ranking 1,954 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of women: what is the figure for Virgen?
In Virgen, “Share of women” stands at 47.6% (2026), ranking 1,931 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Virgen?
In Virgen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,298 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Virgen?
The nearest to Virgen are Matrei in Osttirol (6.3 km), St. Veit in Defereggen (9.0 km), Prägraten am Großvenediger (9.7 km), Hopfgarten in Defereggen (10 km), Kals am Großglockner (14 km).