Zell am Ziller: population and statistics
Zell am Ziller has a population of 1,786 (2026) across 2.4 km², or 738 people per km². It ranks 1,075 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,786 residents
- 2.4 km²
- 738 people/km²
- 580 m
Zell am Ziller in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Zell am Ziller ranks No. 115 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 169.9 in Zell am Ziller, compared with an average of 100.7 in Tyrol and 92.6 nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 87.6 in Zell am Ziller, compared with an average of 54.1 in Tyrol and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,204 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 339 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zellberg, 0.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mayrhofen (3,961 residents), 7.5 km away.
Population of Zell am Ziller over time
Zell am Ziller had 1,720 residents in 2016 and 1,786 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,657 |
| 2022 | 1,697 |
| 2023 | 1,710 |
| 2024 | 1,757 |
| 2025 | 1,757 |
| 2026 | 1,786 |
All indicators for Zell am Ziller
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 | Zell am Ziller | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 472 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zell am Ziller | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 757 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,061 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zell am Ziller | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 247 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 591 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 299 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 534 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 169.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 34 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 250 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 758 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 140.0 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 161 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 744 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 216 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 967 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,316 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zell am Ziller | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.8% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,728 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 103 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,541 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 445 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 87.6 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 84 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zell am Ziller | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.0% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,781 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zell am Ziller | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.1% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 256 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 477 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,178 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zell am Ziller | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.5% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,498 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: Zell am Ziller
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work25.5% ×2.6
- Accommodation and food services20.2% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade15.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Construction5.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.5% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Zell am Ziller
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zell am Ziller?
Zell am Ziller has 1,786 residents (2026), ranking 1,075 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zell am Ziller?
Zell am Ziller covers 2.4 km², with a density of 738 people per km².
Is the population of Zell am Ziller growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zell am Ziller went from 1,720 to 1,786, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Zell am Ziller?
Zell am Ziller is in Tyrol. It belongs to Schwaz (district). Latitude 47.233, longitude 11.882.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zell am Ziller?
In Zell am Ziller, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 169.9 (2024), ranking 34 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zell am Ziller?
In Zell am Ziller, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 87.6 (2024), ranking 84 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zell am Ziller?
In Zell am Ziller, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,204 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zell am Ziller?
The nearest to Zell am Ziller are Zellberg (0.8 km), Rohrberg (1.4 km), Hainzenberg (2.3 km), Gerlosberg (3.2 km), Ramsau im Zillertal (3.2 km).