Anthering: population and statistics
Anthering has a population of 3,750 (2026) across 25.3 km², or 148 people per km². It ranks 429 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,750 residents
- 25.3 km²
- 148 people/km²
- 421 m
Anthering in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Anthering ranks No. 41 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 17.2% in Anthering, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.2% in Anthering, compared with an average of 4.3% in Salzburg and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,538 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bergheim (5,790 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,528 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Anthering over time
Anthering had 3,697 residents in 2016 and 3,750 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,737 |
| 2022 | 3,725 |
| 2023 | 3,748 |
| 2024 | 3,762 |
| 2025 | 3,733 |
| 2026 | 3,750 |
All indicators for Anthering
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 | Anthering | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Anthering | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,630 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 418 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Anthering | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 322 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 408 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 350 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 429 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.7 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 908 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 405 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 429 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.0 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 666 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 406 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 782 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,218 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,136 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Anthering | 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) | 2.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,420 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 485 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.0 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 749 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Anthering | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.5% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 854 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Anthering | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.2% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 775 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,079 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 422 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Anthering | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.2% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Anthering
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing12.2% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication10.0% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Anthering
Where is Anthering?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Anthering?
Anthering has 3,750 residents (2026), ranking 429 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Anthering?
Anthering covers 25.3 km², with a density of 148 people per km².
Is the population of Anthering growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Anthering went from 3,697 to 3,750, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Anthering?
Anthering is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.867, longitude 13.017.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Anthering?
In Anthering, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 17.2% (2024), ranking 205 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Anthering?
In Anthering, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.2% (2024), ranking 1,624 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Anthering?
In Anthering, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Anthering?
The nearest to Anthering are Bergheim (3.0 km), Elixhausen (3.7 km), Hallwang (4.2 km), Obertrum am See (7.5 km), Salzburg (7.7 km).