Altenmarkt im Pongau: population and statistics
Altenmarkt im Pongau has a population of 4,701 (2026) across 48.6 km², or 96.7 people per km². It ranks 309 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,701 residents
- 48.6 km²
- 97 people/km²
- 929 m
Altenmarkt im Pongau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Altenmarkt im Pongau ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 50.7% in Altenmarkt im Pongau, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 143.5 in Altenmarkt im Pongau, compared with an average of 106.2 in Salzburg and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,174 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,811 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Flachau, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bischofshofen (10,804 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,696 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Altenmarkt im Pongau over time
Altenmarkt im Pongau had 3,955 residents in 2016 and 4,701 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,487 |
| 2022 | 4,587 |
| 2023 | 4,691 |
| 2024 | 4,708 |
| 2025 | 4,705 |
| 2026 | 4,701 |
All indicators for Altenmarkt im Pongau
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 | Altenmarkt im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 404 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.0% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,787 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,778 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altenmarkt im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,952 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 314 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altenmarkt im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 581 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 148 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 670 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 147 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143.5 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 81 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 699 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 180 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 148.7 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 116 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 911 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 132 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 926 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,362 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altenmarkt im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,338 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 186 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 71.5 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 154 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altenmarkt im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 50.7% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,894 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Altenmarkt im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.4% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 175 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,275 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 330 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altenmarkt im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.3% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,379 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.3% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Altenmarkt im Pongau
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
- Accommodation and food services15.3% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Information and communication8.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altenmarkt im Pongau?
Altenmarkt im Pongau has 4,701 residents (2026), ranking 309 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altenmarkt im Pongau?
Altenmarkt im Pongau covers 48.6 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of Altenmarkt im Pongau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altenmarkt im Pongau went from 3,955 to 4,701, a change of +18.9%.
Where is Altenmarkt im Pongau?
Altenmarkt im Pongau is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.367, longitude 13.417.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Altenmarkt im Pongau?
In Altenmarkt im Pongau, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 50.7% (2024), ranking 1,894 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Altenmarkt im Pongau?
In Altenmarkt im Pongau, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 143.5 (2024), ranking 81 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altenmarkt im Pongau?
In Altenmarkt im Pongau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,174 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altenmarkt im Pongau?
The nearest to Altenmarkt im Pongau are Flachau (3.2 km), Eben im Pongau (3.9 km), Radstadt (4.2 km), Wagrain (9.5 km), Untertauern (9.8 km).