Dienten am Hochkönig: population and statistics
Dienten am Hochkönig has a population of 711 (2026) across 49.8 km², or 14.3 people per km². It ranks 1,870 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 711 residents
- 49.8 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 1,054 m
Dienten am Hochkönig in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Dienten am Hochkönig ranks No. 108 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 10.1% in Dienten am Hochkönig, compared with an average of 4.3% in Salzburg and 6.5% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 140.3 in Dienten am Hochkönig, compared with an average of 106.2 in Salzburg and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 32.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,978 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer (2,274 residents), 7.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Dienten am Hochkönig over time
Dienten am Hochkönig had 768 residents in 2016 and 711 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 721 |
| 2022 | 723 |
| 2023 | 720 |
| 2024 | 728 |
| 2025 | 723 |
| 2026 | 711 |
All indicators for Dienten am Hochkönig
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 | Dienten am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dienten am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 281 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,885 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dienten am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 90 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,606 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 102 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,589 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 140.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 98 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 99 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,660 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 139.2 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 165 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 536 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 475 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 653 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,571 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dienten am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.1% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,705 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 10.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 33 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 272 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,589 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 772 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dienten am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.5% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dienten am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.0% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 201 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,872 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dienten am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.8% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 505 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.8% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,816 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Dienten am Hochkönig
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services32.7% ×4.4
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication10.2% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×0.4
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
- Other service activities6.1% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dienten am Hochkönig?
Dienten am Hochkönig has 711 residents (2026), ranking 1,870 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dienten am Hochkönig?
Dienten am Hochkönig covers 49.8 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Dienten am Hochkönig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dienten am Hochkönig went from 768 to 711, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Dienten am Hochkönig?
Dienten am Hochkönig is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.367, longitude 13.000.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Dienten am Hochkönig?
In Dienten am Hochkönig, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 10.1% (2024), ranking 33 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dienten am Hochkönig?
In Dienten am Hochkönig, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 140.3 (2024), ranking 98 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dienten am Hochkönig?
In Dienten am Hochkönig, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dienten am Hochkönig?
The nearest to Dienten am Hochkönig are Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer (7.8 km), Lend (8.3 km), Goldegg (8.4 km), Taxenbach (8.8 km), Mühlbach am Hochkönig (9.5 km).