Völs: population and statistics
Völs has a population of 7,357 (2026) across 5.6 km², or 1,307 people per km². It ranks 157 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,357 residents
- 5.6 km²
- 1,307 people/km²
- 618 m
Völs in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Völs ranks No. 18 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 65.7 in Völs, compared with an average of 105.1 in Tyrol and 102.8 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 57.4% in Völs, compared with an average of 60.3% in Tyrol and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 789 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Götzens, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Innsbruck (132,820 residents), 5.0 km away.
Population of Völs over time
Völs had 6,692 residents in 2016 and 7,357 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,963 |
| 2022 | 7,038 |
| 2023 | 7,186 |
| 2024 | 7,275 |
| 2025 | 7,339 |
| 2026 | 7,357 |
All indicators for Völs
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 | Völs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Völs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,355 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 143 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Völs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 370 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 341 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 495 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 247 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,756 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 483 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 324 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.7 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,917 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 446 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 663 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,239 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,119 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Völs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,266 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 191 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.6 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 534 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Völs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.3% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 552 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Völs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.6% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 332 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,051 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 159 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Völs | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 57.4% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 21.2% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 98 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Völs
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities13.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical12.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Völs
Where is Völs?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Völs?
Völs has 7,357 residents (2026), ranking 157 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Völs?
Völs covers 5.6 km², with a density of 1,307 people per km².
Is the population of Völs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Völs went from 6,692 to 7,357, a change of +9.9%.
Where is Völs?
Völs is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.250, longitude 11.333.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Völs?
In Völs, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 65.7 (2026), ranking 1,917 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Völs?
In Völs, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 57.4% (2024), ranking 1,890 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Völs?
In Völs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Völs?
The nearest to Völs are Götzens (2.3 km), Birgitz (3.0 km), Natters (3.5 km), Mutters (4.2 km), Kematen in Tirol (4.6 km).