Bad Vigaun: population and statistics
Bad Vigaun has a population of 2,132 (2026) across 17.6 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 908 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,132 residents
- 17.6 km²
- 121 people/km²
- 461 m
Bad Vigaun in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Bad Vigaun ranks No. 72 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 83.1% in Bad Vigaun, compared with an average of 77.1% in Salzburg and 73.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 507 € in Bad Vigaun, compared with an average of 895 € in Salzburg and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,462 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Adnet (3,813 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Vigaun over time
Bad Vigaun had 2,034 residents in 2016 and 2,132 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,089 |
| 2022 | 2,127 |
| 2023 | 2,149 |
| 2024 | 2,131 |
| 2025 | 2,131 |
| 2026 | 2,132 |
All indicators for Bad Vigaun
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 Vigaun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,271 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,520 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Vigaun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 897 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 895 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Vigaun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 161 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,005 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 182 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 990 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.8 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,210 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 229 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 843 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.4 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 684 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 360 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 917 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 507 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,682 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Vigaun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 83.1% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 27 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 835 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 807 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Vigaun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.1% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 898 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Vigaun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.8% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 619 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 601 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 939 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Vigaun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.5% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 547 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Vigaun
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing14.0% ×2.3
- Other service activities14.0% ×1.6
- Information and communication11.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Construction5.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services3.9% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Vigaun
Where is Bad Vigaun?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Vigaun?
Bad Vigaun has 2,132 residents (2026), ranking 908 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Vigaun?
Bad Vigaun covers 17.6 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Vigaun growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Vigaun went from 2,034 to 2,132, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Bad Vigaun?
Bad Vigaun is in Salzburg. It belongs to Hallein (district). Latitude 47.667, longitude 13.133.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Bad Vigaun?
In Bad Vigaun, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 83.1% (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bad Vigaun?
In Bad Vigaun, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 507 € (2019), ranking 1,682 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Vigaun?
In Bad Vigaun, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Vigaun?
The nearest to Bad Vigaun are Adnet (3.3 km), Hallein (3.7 km), St. Koloman (4.2 km), Kuchl (4.4 km), Oberalm (4.5 km).