Abtenau: population and statistics
Abtenau has a population of 6,014 (2026) across 187.0 km², or 32.2 people per km². It ranks 198 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,014 residents
- 187.0 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 1,412 m
Abtenau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Abtenau ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 46.5% in Abtenau, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 27° generates about 783 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,196 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Annaberg-Lungötz, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bischofshofen (10,804 residents), 16 km away.
Population of Abtenau over time
Abtenau had 5,927 residents in 2016 and 6,014 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,894 |
| 2022 | 5,905 |
| 2023 | 6,003 |
| 2024 | 6,041 |
| 2025 | 6,008 |
| 2026 | 6,014 |
All indicators for Abtenau
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 | Abtenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Abtenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,171 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 271 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.72 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 75 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Abtenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 611 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 136 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 689 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 141 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.7 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 337 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 662 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 192 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.1 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 618 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 417 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 751 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,538 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 907 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Abtenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,727 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 234 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 520 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Abtenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 46.5% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,920 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Abtenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.0% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,696 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 203 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Abtenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.5% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Abtenau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×0.8
- Information and communication9.9% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services9.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.1% ×0.9
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Abtenau
Where is Abtenau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Abtenau?
Abtenau has 6,014 residents (2026), ranking 198 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Abtenau?
Abtenau covers 187.0 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Abtenau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Abtenau went from 5,927 to 6,014, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Abtenau?
Abtenau is in Salzburg. It belongs to Hallein (district). Latitude 47.533, longitude 13.350.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Abtenau?
In Abtenau, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 46.5% (2024), ranking 1,920 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Abtenau?
In Abtenau, “Average household size” stands at 2.72 persons (2024), ranking 75 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Abtenau?
In Abtenau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 27° produces about 783 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Abtenau?
The nearest to Abtenau are Annaberg-Lungötz (5.3 km), St. Martin am Tennengebirge (8.0 km), Werfenweng (11 km), Rußbach am Paß Gschütt (11 km), Scheffau am Tennengebirge (12 km).