Wattens: population and statistics
Wattens has a population of 8,198 (2026) across 10.8 km², or 756 people per km². It ranks 123 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,198 residents
- 10.8 km²
- 756 people/km²
- 566 m
Wattens in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Wattens ranks No. 13 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,379 € in Wattens, compared with an average of 602 € in Tyrol and 564 € nationally.
Share of women: 52.3% in Wattens, compared with an average of 50.6% in Tyrol and 50.7% nationally.
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 1,199 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,518 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fritzens, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hall in Tirol (14,625 residents), 7.0 km away.
Population of Wattens over time
Wattens had 7,880 residents in 2016 and 8,198 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,984 |
| 2022 | 8,103 |
| 2023 | 8,173 |
| 2024 | 8,113 |
| 2025 | 8,138 |
| 2026 | 8,198 |
All indicators for Wattens
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 | Wattens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,204 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 70 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wattens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,842 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 115 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.08 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,832 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wattens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 551 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 161 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 641 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 163 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.5 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,471 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 670 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 186 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.7 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,587 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,379 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 46 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,227 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 536 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wattens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,704 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 103 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 69.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 168 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wattens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.4% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,691 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wattens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.5% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 338 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,301 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 125 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wattens | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.3% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,825 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.2% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 591 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wattens
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
- Professional, scientific and technical16.1% ×1.2
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wattens
Where is Wattens?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wattens?
Wattens has 8,198 residents (2026), ranking 123 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wattens?
Wattens covers 10.8 km², with a density of 756 people per km².
Is the population of Wattens growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wattens went from 7,880 to 8,198, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Wattens?
Wattens is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.291, longitude 11.592.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Wattens?
In Wattens, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,379 € (2019), ranking 46 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Wattens?
In Wattens, “Share of women” stands at 52.3% (2026), ranking 70 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wattens?
In Wattens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,199 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wattens?
The nearest to Wattens are Fritzens (1.6 km), Volders (2.1 km), Wattenberg (2.2 km), Baumkirchen (2.3 km), Kolsass (3.1 km).