Bad Gastein: population and statistics
Bad Gastein has a population of 3,883 (2026) across 170.7 km², or 22.8 people per km². It ranks 401 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,883 residents
- 170.7 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 1,028 m
Bad Gastein in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Bad Gastein ranks No. 37 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 30.1% in Bad Gastein, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 41.9% in Bad Gastein, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 31.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,041 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,903 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Hofgastein (6,698 residents), 6.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,164 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Gastein over time
Bad Gastein had 4,148 residents in 2016 and 3,883 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,961 |
| 2022 | 3,894 |
| 2023 | 3,976 |
| 2024 | 4,043 |
| 2025 | 4,009 |
| 2026 | 3,883 |
All indicators for Bad Gastein
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 | Bad Gastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.5% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 221 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Gastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,928 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 323 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.00 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,916 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Gastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 327 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 401 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 386 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 386 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.4 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 788 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 498 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 312 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 128.3 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 262 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 622 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 333 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 329 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,784 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Gastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.1% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,791 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 81 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,969 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 337 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 49.7 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 420 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Gastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 41.9% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,945 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Gastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 30.1% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 25 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,028 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 455 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Gastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Gastein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services31.9% ×4.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical13.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.9% ×0.9
- Construction5.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing3.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Gastein
Where is Bad Gastein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Gastein?
Bad Gastein has 3,883 residents (2026), ranking 401 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Gastein?
Bad Gastein covers 170.7 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Gastein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Gastein went from 4,148 to 3,883, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Bad Gastein?
Bad Gastein is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.115, longitude 13.136.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bad Gastein?
In Bad Gastein, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 30.1% (2024), ranking 25 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Bad Gastein?
In Bad Gastein, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 41.9% (2024), ranking 1,945 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Gastein?
In Bad Gastein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,041 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Gastein?
The nearest to Bad Gastein are Bad Hofgastein (6.6 km), Hüttschlag (11 km), Großarl (12 km), Mallnitz (14 km), Dorfgastein (14 km).