Wildschönau: population and statistics
Wildschönau has a population of 4,424 (2026) across 97.4 km², or 45.4 people per km². It ranks 334 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,424 residents
- 97.4 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 1,055 m
Wildschönau in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Wildschönau ranks No. 36 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 54.7% in Wildschönau, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 25.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,184 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,637 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wörgl (14,398 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,736 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wildschönau over time
Wildschönau had 4,197 residents in 2016 and 4,424 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,314 |
| 2022 | 4,337 |
| 2023 | 4,342 |
| 2024 | 4,377 |
| 2025 | 4,405 |
| 2026 | 4,424 |
All indicators for Wildschönau
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 | Wildschönau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 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) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wildschönau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,872 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 337 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wildschönau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 517 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 179 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 541 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 207 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 222 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 497 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 313 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.3 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 561 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 365 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 902 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 946 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,336 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wildschönau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,392 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 494 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.6 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,028 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wildschönau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 54.7% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,868 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wildschönau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.2% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 490 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,204 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 366 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wildschönau | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 485 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.7% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wildschönau
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 trade19.1% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.9% ×0.8
- Information and communication3.3% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Wildschönau
Where is Wildschönau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wildschönau?
Wildschönau has 4,424 residents (2026), ranking 334 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wildschönau?
Wildschönau covers 97.4 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Wildschönau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wildschönau went from 4,197 to 4,424, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Wildschönau?
Wildschönau is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kufstein (district). Latitude 47.450, longitude 12.050.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Wildschönau?
In Wildschönau, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 54.7% (2024), ranking 1,868 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Wildschönau?
In Wildschönau, “Enterprises” stands at 517 (2024), ranking 179 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wildschönau?
In Wildschönau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,184 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wildschönau?
The nearest to Wildschönau are Wörgl (3.9 km), Kundl (5.4 km), Angath (5.7 km), Angerberg (6.1 km), Breitenbach am Inn (6.6 km).