Bischofshofen: population and statistics
Bischofshofen has a population of 10,804 (2026) across 49.6 km², or 218 people per km². It ranks 83 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,804 residents
- 49.6 km²
- 218 people/km²
- 550 m
Bischofshofen in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Bischofshofen ranks No. 7 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 29 € in Bischofshofen, compared with an average of 895 € in Salzburg and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,190 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,943 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pfarrwerfen, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer (17,360 residents), 28 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,760 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bischofshofen over time
Bischofshofen had 10,485 residents in 2016 and 10,804 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,544 |
| 2022 | 10,475 |
| 2023 | 10,658 |
| 2024 | 10,751 |
| 2025 | 10,743 |
| 2026 | 10,804 |
All indicators for Bischofshofen
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 | Bischofshofen | 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) | 22.3% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 940 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bischofshofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,893 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 82 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bischofshofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 732 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 103 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 927 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 94 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.2 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 864 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 130 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.0 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,642 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 500 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 543 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 29 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,936 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bischofshofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,270 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 112 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 49.0 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 433 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bischofshofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.0% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,781 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bischofshofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.7% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 104 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,003 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 85 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bischofshofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.2% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,728 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.7% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bischofshofen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.5% ×1.0
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Information and communication9.5% ×1.3
- Construction9.1% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bischofshofen
Where is Bischofshofen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bischofshofen?
Bischofshofen has 10,804 residents (2026), ranking 83 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bischofshofen?
Bischofshofen covers 49.6 km², with a density of 218 people per km².
Is the population of Bischofshofen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bischofshofen went from 10,485 to 10,804, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Bischofshofen?
Bischofshofen is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.417, longitude 13.219.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bischofshofen?
In Bischofshofen, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 29 € (2019), ranking 1,936 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Private households: what is the figure for Bischofshofen?
In Bischofshofen, “Private households” stands at 4,893 (2024), ranking 82 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bischofshofen?
In Bischofshofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,190 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bischofshofen?
The nearest to Bischofshofen are Pfarrwerfen (4.7 km), Werfenweng (5.7 km), Hüttau (6.7 km), Werfen (6.8 km), St. Johann im Pongau (7.6 km).