Zirl: population and statistics
Zirl has a population of 8,291 (2026) across 57.2 km², or 145 people per km². It ranks 119 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,291 residents
- 57.2 km²
- 145 people/km²
- 626 m
Zirl in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Zirl ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 21.5% in Zirl, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,283 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,011 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Unterperfuss, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Innsbruck (132,820 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,132 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Zirl over time
Zirl had 8,025 residents in 2016 and 8,291 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,197 |
| 2022 | 8,142 |
| 2023 | 8,224 |
| 2024 | 8,324 |
| 2025 | 8,250 |
| 2026 | 8,291 |
All indicators for Zirl
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 | Zirl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.3% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,268 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zirl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,577 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 130 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zirl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 652 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 118 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 773 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 118 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.6 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 911 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 877 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 126 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.8 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 723 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 402 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 798 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,863 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 709 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zirl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.9% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 624 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,794 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 162 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.9 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 498 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zirl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.5% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,048 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zirl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 417 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,371 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 119 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zirl | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.9% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,837 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 21.5% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 92 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zirl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical16.6% ×1.2
- Construction9.7% ×1.4
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.3
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Zirl
Where is Zirl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zirl?
Zirl has 8,291 residents (2026), ranking 119 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zirl?
Zirl covers 57.2 km², with a density of 145 people per km².
Is the population of Zirl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zirl went from 8,025 to 8,291, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Zirl?
Zirl is in Tyrol. It belongs to Innsbruck Land (district). Latitude 47.273, longitude 11.241.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Zirl?
In Zirl, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 21.5% (2024), ranking 92 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Private households: what is the figure for Zirl?
In Zirl, “Private households” stands at 3,577 (2024), ranking 130 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zirl?
In Zirl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,283 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zirl?
The nearest to Zirl are Unterperfuss (2.0 km), Ranggen (2.9 km), Inzing (3.1 km), Kematen in Tirol (3.2 km), Oberperfuss (3.2 km).