Wattenberg: population and statistics
Wattenberg has a population of 797 (2026) across 67.9 km², or 11.7 people per km². It ranks 1,820 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 797 residents
- 67.9 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 983 m
Wattenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Wattenberg ranks No. 208 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.6% in Wattenberg, compared with an average of 20.3% in Tyrol and 20.7% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.3% in Wattenberg, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,049 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,510 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wattens (8,198 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,196 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wattenberg over time
Wattenberg had 726 residents in 2016 and 797 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 776 |
| 2022 | 774 |
| 2023 | 778 |
| 2024 | 794 |
| 2025 | 793 |
| 2026 | 797 |
All indicators for Wattenberg
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 | Wattenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 128 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 13.6% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,980 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,876 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,865 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wattenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 324 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,819 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.48 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 515 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wattenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 73 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,770 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 78 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,785 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.1 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 61 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,894 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.5 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,730 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 158 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 1,851 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,050 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,258 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wattenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.3% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 536 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) | 186 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,809 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.2 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,461 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wattenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.9% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 196 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wattenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.1% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 230 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,819 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wattenberg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.6% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 388 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.0% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 493 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wattenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×0.7
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services11.9% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.1
- Transport and storage6.8% ×3.1
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wattenberg
Where is Wattenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wattenberg?
Wattenberg has 797 residents (2026), ranking 1,820 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wattenberg?
Wattenberg covers 67.9 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Wattenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wattenberg went from 726 to 797, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Wattenberg?
Wattenberg is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.273, longitude 11.606.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Wattenberg?
In Wattenberg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.6% (2026), ranking 1,980 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Wattenberg?
In Wattenberg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.3% (2024), ranking 1,923 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wattenberg?
In Wattenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,049 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wattenberg?
The nearest to Wattenberg are Wattens (2.2 km), Volders (3.4 km), Kolsass (3.5 km), Kolsassberg (3.6 km), Fritzens (3.7 km).