Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße: population and statistics
Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße has a population of 4,927 (2026) across 45.7 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 290 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,927 residents
- 45.7 km²
- 108 people/km²
- 973 m
Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße ranks No. 26 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 18.0% in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,096 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,402 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kaprun, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zell am See (10,217 residents), 6.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,384 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße over time
Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße had 4,611 residents in 2016 and 4,927 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,828 |
| 2022 | 4,895 |
| 2023 | 4,990 |
| 2024 | 4,951 |
| 2025 | 4,920 |
| 2026 | 4,927 |
All indicators for Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße
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 | Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,043 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 299 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 406 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 282 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 468 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 274 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 847 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 458 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 353 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.0 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,167 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 437 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 700 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 756 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,490 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,297 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 276 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.8 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 474 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,663 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.0% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 224 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,388 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 291 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.5% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.2% ×0.8
- Construction12.2% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.3
- Information and communication9.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße?
Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße has 4,927 residents (2026), ranking 290 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße?
Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße covers 45.7 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße went from 4,611 to 4,927, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße?
Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.267, longitude 12.817.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße?
In Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 18.0% (2024), ranking 224 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße?
In Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 2,297 (2024), ranking 276 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße?
In Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,096 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße?
The nearest to Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße are Kaprun (4.4 km), Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße (5.6 km), Zell am See (6.5 km), Piesendorf (7.5 km), Maishofen (9.4 km).