Bergheim: population and statistics
Bergheim has a population of 5,790 (2026) across 15.2 km², or 380 people per km². It ranks 215 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,790 residents
- 15.2 km²
- 380 people/km²
- 421 m
Bergheim in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Bergheim ranks No. 18 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 91.0 in Bergheim, compared with an average of 58.6 in Salzburg and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,151 € in Bergheim, compared with an average of 645 € in Salzburg and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.3% 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?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,136 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Anthering, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Salzburg (157,834 residents), 4.8 km away.
Population of Bergheim over time
Bergheim had 5,167 residents in 2016 and 5,790 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,741 |
| 2022 | 5,706 |
| 2023 | 5,855 |
| 2024 | 5,853 |
| 2025 | 5,717 |
| 2026 | 5,790 |
All indicators for Bergheim
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 | Bergheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bergheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,375 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 236 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bergheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 582 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 147 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 730 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 129 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 128.7 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 163 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 787 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 151 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 135.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 196 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,151 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 71 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,142 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,188 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bergheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.3% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,165 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 116 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 91.0 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 73 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bergheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.5% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,141 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bergheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.4% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 240 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,568 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 233 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bergheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.4% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,716 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.5% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 117 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bergheim
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×1.0
- Information and communication10.4% ×1.4
- Construction8.7% ×1.3
- Transport and storage6.8% ×3.1
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.3% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.5% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bergheim
Where is Bergheim?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bergheim?
Bergheim has 5,790 residents (2026), ranking 215 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bergheim?
Bergheim covers 15.2 km², with a density of 380 people per km².
Is the population of Bergheim growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bergheim went from 5,167 to 5,790, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Bergheim?
Bergheim is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.840, longitude 13.022.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bergheim?
In Bergheim, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 91.0 (2024), ranking 73 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bergheim?
In Bergheim, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,151 € (2019), ranking 71 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bergheim?
In Bergheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bergheim?
The nearest to Bergheim are Anthering (3.0 km), Hallwang (3.5 km), Elixhausen (4.4 km), Salzburg (4.8 km), Eugendorf (8.2 km).