Wörgl: population and statistics
Wörgl has a population of 14,398 (2026) across 19.7 km², or 731 people per km². It ranks 48 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,398 residents
- 19.7 km²
- 731 people/km²
- 520 m
Wörgl in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Wörgl ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 28.7% in Wörgl, compared with an average of 18.9% in Tyrol and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,759 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Angath, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Innsbruck (132,820 residents), 56 km away.
Population of Wörgl over time
Wörgl had 13,312 residents in 2016 and 14,398 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,179 |
| 2022 | 14,308 |
| 2023 | 14,403 |
| 2024 | 14,487 |
| 2025 | 14,412 |
| 2026 | 14,398 |
All indicators for Wörgl
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 | Wörgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.5% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,720 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,856 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wörgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,519 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 49 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wörgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 939 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 75 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,247 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 65 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.2 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,166 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 83 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.0 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,608 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 742 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 220 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,883 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 696 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wörgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.5% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,356 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 8,991 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 49 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 62.2 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 228 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wörgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.3% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,820 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wörgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 28.7% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 36 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,914 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 47 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wörgl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.7% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,905 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wörgl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.4% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.0% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.0
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Wörgl
Where is Wörgl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wörgl?
Wörgl has 14,398 residents (2026), ranking 48 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wörgl?
Wörgl covers 19.7 km², with a density of 731 people per km².
Is the population of Wörgl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wörgl went from 13,312 to 14,398, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Wörgl?
Wörgl is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kufstein (district). Latitude 47.483, longitude 12.066.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Wörgl?
In Wörgl, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 28.7% (2024), ranking 36 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Private households: what is the figure for Wörgl?
In Wörgl, “Private households” stands at 6,519 (2024), ranking 49 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wörgl?
In Wörgl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wörgl?
The nearest to Wörgl are Angath (1.9 km), Kirchbichl (3.5 km), Wildschönau (3.9 km), Angerberg (4.2 km), Mariastein (4.8 km).