Westendorf: population and statistics
Westendorf has a population of 3,762 (2026) across 95.5 km², or 39.4 people per km². It ranks 425 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,762 residents
- 95.5 km²
- 39 people/km²
- 860 m
Westendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Westendorf ranks No. 46 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 55.6% in Westendorf, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 131.7 in Westendorf, compared with an average of 100.7 in Tyrol and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 25.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,106 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,375 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hopfgarten im Brixental (5,884 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,424 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Westendorf over time
Westendorf had 3,651 residents in 2016 and 3,762 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,664 |
| 2022 | 3,693 |
| 2023 | 3,671 |
| 2024 | 3,701 |
| 2025 | 3,748 |
| 2026 | 3,762 |
All indicators for Westendorf
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 | Westendorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 608 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Westendorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,680 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 391 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Westendorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 444 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 230 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 493 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 249 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 131.7 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 144 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 451 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 363 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.9 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 390 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 403 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 794 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,164 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,168 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Westendorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,641 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 323 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,290 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 531 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.5 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 886 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Westendorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 55.6% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,859 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Westendorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 299 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,058 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 434 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Westendorf | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.8% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 505 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.4% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Westendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services25.2% ×3.4
- Wholesale and retail trade21.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.0
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
- Information and communication2.7% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Westendorf
Where is Westendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Westendorf?
Westendorf has 3,762 residents (2026), ranking 425 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Westendorf?
Westendorf covers 95.5 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Westendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Westendorf went from 3,651 to 3,762, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Westendorf?
Westendorf is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kitzbühel (district). Latitude 47.400, longitude 12.200.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Westendorf?
In Westendorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 55.6% (2024), ranking 1,859 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Westendorf?
In Westendorf, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 131.7 (2024), ranking 144 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Westendorf?
In Westendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,106 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Westendorf?
The nearest to Westendorf are Hopfgarten im Brixental (6.1 km), Brixen im Thale (6.7 km), Itter (8.9 km), Kirchberg in Tirol (10 km), Söll (12 km).