Volders: population and statistics
Volders has a population of 4,680 (2026) across 32.1 km², or 146 people per km². It ranks 310 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,680 residents
- 32.1 km²
- 146 people/km²
- 561 m
Volders in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Volders ranks No. 31 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,197 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,503 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Baumkirchen, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wattens (8,198 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,788 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Volders over time
Volders had 4,426 residents in 2016 and 4,680 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,497 |
| 2022 | 4,547 |
| 2023 | 4,530 |
| 2024 | 4,585 |
| 2025 | 4,624 |
| 2026 | 4,680 |
All indicators for Volders
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 | Volders | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.9% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,653 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,602 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Volders | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,998 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 306 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Volders | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 334 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 393 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 380 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 395 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.2 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,355 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 461 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 352 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.5 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 983 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 310 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,133 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,495 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 937 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Volders | 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) | 2.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,169 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 594 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.3 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,324 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Volders | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.1% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 459 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Volders | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 668 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,360 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 300 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Volders | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.1% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,543 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.5% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 429 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Volders
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.6% ×1.0
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.9
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.3% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.8% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Volders
Where is Volders?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Volders?
Volders has 4,680 residents (2026), ranking 310 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Volders?
Volders covers 32.1 km², with a density of 146 people per km².
Is the population of Volders growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Volders went from 4,426 to 4,680, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Volders?
Volders is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.288, longitude 11.565.
Families: what is the figure for Volders?
In Volders, “Families” stands at 1,360 (2024), ranking 300 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Private households: what is the figure for Volders?
In Volders, “Private households” stands at 1,998 (2024), ranking 306 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Volders?
In Volders, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Volders?
The nearest to Volders are Baumkirchen (1.4 km), Wattens (2.1 km), Fritzens (2.7 km), Mils (2.9 km), Wattenberg (3.4 km).