Anif: population and statistics
Anif has a population of 4,432 (2026) across 7.6 km², or 582 people per km². It ranks 333 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,432 residents
- 7.6 km²
- 582 people/km²
- 433 m
Anif in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Anif ranks No. 30 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 26.6% in Anif, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Share of women: 52.0% in Anif, compared with an average of 51.0% in Salzburg and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,123 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 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,066 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Elsbethen, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grödig (7,385 residents), 2.6 km away.
Population of Anif over time
Anif had 4,090 residents in 2016 and 4,432 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,327 |
| 2022 | 4,340 |
| 2023 | 4,286 |
| 2024 | 4,329 |
| 2025 | 4,425 |
| 2026 | 4,432 |
All indicators for Anif
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 | Anif | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 652 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 991 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Anif | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,882 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 331 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Anif | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 487 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 199 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 553 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 201 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124.9 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 632 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 204 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.6 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 146 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 842 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 164 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,764 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 771 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Anif | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,160 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 205 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 71.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 156 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Anif | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.8% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,194 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Anif | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.8% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 191 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,204 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 366 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Anif | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 57.9% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 26.6% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 33 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Anif
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.9% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical15.9% ×1.2
- Information and communication10.5% ×1.4
- Finance and insurance9.1% ×3.5
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.0
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Anif
Where is Anif?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Anif?
Anif has 4,432 residents (2026), ranking 333 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Anif?
Anif covers 7.6 km², with a density of 582 people per km².
Is the population of Anif growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Anif went from 4,090 to 4,432, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Anif?
Anif is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.750, longitude 13.067.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Anif?
In Anif, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 26.6% (2024), ranking 33 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Anif?
In Anif, “Share of women” stands at 52.0% (2026), ranking 119 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Anif?
In Anif, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,123 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Anif?
The nearest to Anif are Elsbethen (1.9 km), Grödig (2.6 km), Puch bei Hallein (4.2 km), Salzburg (5.8 km), Oberalm (6.1 km).