Walchsee: population and statistics
Walchsee has a population of 2,214 (2026) across 39.2 km², or 56.4 people per km². It ranks 870 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,214 residents
- 39.2 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 658 m
Walchsee in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Walchsee ranks No. 93 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 23.3% in Walchsee, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 780 € in Walchsee, compared with an average of 602 € in Tyrol and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,496 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rettenschöss, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kössen (4,630 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Walchsee over time
Walchsee had 1,868 residents in 2016 and 2,214 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,041 |
| 2022 | 2,124 |
| 2023 | 2,149 |
| 2024 | 2,192 |
| 2025 | 2,198 |
| 2026 | 2,214 |
All indicators for Walchsee
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 | Walchsee | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Walchsee | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 982 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 804 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Walchsee | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 206 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 766 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 223 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 780 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 277 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 678 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.1 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 307 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 780 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 199 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,529 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 413 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Walchsee | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 869 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 775 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.6 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 688 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Walchsee | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.3% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,712 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Walchsee | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 86 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 600 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 942 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Walchsee | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Walchsee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services23.9% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade23.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
- Finance and insurance2.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Walchsee
Where is Walchsee?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walchsee?
Walchsee has 2,214 residents (2026), ranking 870 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Walchsee?
Walchsee covers 39.2 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Walchsee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Walchsee went from 1,868 to 2,214, a change of +18.5%.
Where is Walchsee?
Walchsee is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kufstein (district). Latitude 47.651, longitude 12.319.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Walchsee?
In Walchsee, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 23.3% (2024), ranking 86 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Walchsee?
In Walchsee, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 780 € (2019), ranking 199 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Walchsee?
In Walchsee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Walchsee?
The nearest to Walchsee are Rettenschöss (3.9 km), Niederndorferberg (5.4 km), Schwendt (6.4 km), Kössen (6.7 km), Niederndorf (7.7 km).