Weißenbach am Lech: population and statistics
Weißenbach am Lech has a population of 1,257 (2026) across 82.1 km², or 15.3 people per km². It ranks 1,483 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,257 residents
- 82.1 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 882 m
Weißenbach am Lech in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Weißenbach am Lech ranks No. 163 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 7.4% in Weißenbach am Lech, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 12.6% in Weißenbach am Lech, compared with an average of 14.2% in Tyrol and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,493 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Forchach, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lechaschau (2,073 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weißenbach am Lech over time
Weißenbach am Lech had 1,262 residents in 2016 and 1,257 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,267 |
| 2022 | 1,265 |
| 2023 | 1,266 |
| 2024 | 1,256 |
| 2025 | 1,253 |
| 2026 | 1,257 |
All indicators for Weißenbach am Lech
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 | Weißenbach am Lech | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 691 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 762 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weißenbach am Lech | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 553 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,418 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weißenbach am Lech | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 92 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,586 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,550 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,251 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 130 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,399 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.4 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 802 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 360 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 917 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,517 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 920 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weißenbach am Lech | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 303 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,515 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.2 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,389 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weißenbach am Lech | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.5% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 648 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weißenbach am Lech | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.6% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 643 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 375 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,458 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weißenbach am Lech | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.5% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.4% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weißenbach am Lech
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services15.0% ×1.9
- Construction14.2% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services13.4% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.7% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.7% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weißenbach am Lech?
Weißenbach am Lech has 1,257 residents (2026), ranking 1,483 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weißenbach am Lech?
Weißenbach am Lech covers 82.1 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Weißenbach am Lech growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weißenbach am Lech went from 1,262 to 1,257, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Weißenbach am Lech?
Weißenbach am Lech is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.442, longitude 10.642.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Weißenbach am Lech?
In Weißenbach am Lech, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 7.4% (2024), ranking 1,734 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Weißenbach am Lech?
In Weißenbach am Lech, “Share of people under 15” stands at 12.6% (2026), ranking 1,607 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weißenbach am Lech?
In Weißenbach am Lech, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weißenbach am Lech?
The nearest to Weißenbach am Lech are Forchach (4.3 km), Höfen (4.7 km), Nesselwängle (5.0 km), Ehenbichl (5.8 km), Wängle (6.1 km).