Bad Hofgastein: population and statistics
Bad Hofgastein has a population of 6,698 (2026) across 103.8 km², or 64.5 people per km². It ranks 173 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,698 residents
- 103.8 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 858 m
Bad Hofgastein in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Bad Hofgastein ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 36.7% in Bad Hofgastein, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 23.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,541 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bad Gastein, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Johann im Pongau (11,593 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,700 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Hofgastein over time
Bad Hofgastein had 6,883 residents in 2016 and 6,698 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,816 |
| 2022 | 6,727 |
| 2023 | 6,775 |
| 2024 | 6,703 |
| 2025 | 6,677 |
| 2026 | 6,698 |
All indicators for Bad Hofgastein
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 Hofgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 472 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 451 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Hofgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,070 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 164 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Hofgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 584 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 145 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 667 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 150 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.9 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 702 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 700 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 178 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.5 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 764 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 540 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 469 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 961 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,323 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Hofgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.8% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,405 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 180 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 51.0 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 390 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Hofgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 36.7% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,958 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Hofgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.1% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 221 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,842 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 184 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Hofgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.6% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 717 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 Hofgastein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services23.1% ×3.1
- Wholesale and retail trade17.5% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Hofgastein?
Bad Hofgastein has 6,698 residents (2026), ranking 173 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Hofgastein?
Bad Hofgastein covers 103.8 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Hofgastein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Hofgastein went from 6,883 to 6,698, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Bad Hofgastein?
Bad Hofgastein is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.171, longitude 13.107.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Bad Hofgastein?
In Bad Hofgastein, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 36.7% (2024), ranking 1,958 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Bad Hofgastein?
In Bad Hofgastein, “Enterprises” stands at 584 (2024), ranking 145 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Hofgastein?
In Bad Hofgastein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Hofgastein?
The nearest to Bad Hofgastein are Bad Gastein (6.6 km), Großarl (7.7 km), Dorfgastein (7.8 km), Hüttschlag (9.6 km), Rauris (11 km).