Sallingberg: population and statistics
Sallingberg has a population of 1,250 (2026) across 51.6 km², or 24.2 people per km². It ranks 1,490 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,250 residents
- 51.6 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 763 m
Sallingberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Sallingberg ranks No. 404 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 136.5 in Sallingberg, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,095 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,234 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ottenschlag, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lichtenau im Waldviertel (2,010 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,380 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sallingberg over time
Sallingberg had 1,306 residents in 2016 and 1,250 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,280 |
| 2022 | 1,261 |
| 2023 | 1,270 |
| 2024 | 1,285 |
| 2025 | 1,256 |
| 2026 | 1,250 |
All indicators for Sallingberg
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 | Sallingberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 714 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sallingberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 479 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,565 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.62 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 187 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sallingberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 153 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,054 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 171 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,041 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 110 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 149 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,269 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 403 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 243 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,440 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 958 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,326 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sallingberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 433 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,281 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 877 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sallingberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,432 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sallingberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,654 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 355 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,520 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sallingberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sallingberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.6% ×1.5
- Health and social work14.1% ×1.4
- Construction10.1% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.4
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sallingberg
Where is Sallingberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sallingberg?
Sallingberg has 1,250 residents (2026), ranking 1,490 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sallingberg?
Sallingberg covers 51.6 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Sallingberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sallingberg went from 1,306 to 1,250, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Sallingberg?
Sallingberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.467, longitude 15.233.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sallingberg?
In Sallingberg, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 136.5 (2024), ranking 110 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Average household size: what is the figure for Sallingberg?
In Sallingberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.62 persons (2024), ranking 187 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sallingberg?
In Sallingberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,095 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sallingberg?
The nearest to Sallingberg are Ottenschlag (4.9 km), Waldhausen (5.7 km), Grafenschlag (6.1 km), Kottes-Purk (7.4 km), Großgöttfritz (8.3 km).