Dorfgastein: population and statistics
Dorfgastein has a population of 1,751 (2026) across 54.2 km², or 32.3 people per km². It ranks 1,098 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,751 residents
- 54.2 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 828 m
Dorfgastein in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Dorfgastein ranks No. 79 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.1% in Dorfgastein, compared with an average of 77.1% in Salzburg and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.0% in Dorfgastein, compared with an average of 61.1% in Salzburg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 20.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,108 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,585 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Großarl (3,846 residents), 6.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,432 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Dorfgastein over time
Dorfgastein had 1,641 residents in 2016 and 1,751 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,638 |
| 2022 | 1,669 |
| 2023 | 1,726 |
| 2024 | 1,735 |
| 2025 | 1,745 |
| 2026 | 1,751 |
All indicators for Dorfgastein
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 | Dorfgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,135 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,501 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dorfgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 710 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,137 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dorfgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 173 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 940 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 188 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 954 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.9 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 473 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 204 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 954 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.5 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 451 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 346 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 981 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 678 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,553 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dorfgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.1% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 171 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 687 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 936 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dorfgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dorfgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.2% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 896 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 505 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,109 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dorfgastein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.0% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Dorfgastein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services20.7% ×2.8
- Wholesale and retail trade17.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing11.8% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Dorfgastein
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dorfgastein?
Dorfgastein has 1,751 residents (2026), ranking 1,098 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dorfgastein?
Dorfgastein covers 54.2 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Dorfgastein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dorfgastein went from 1,641 to 1,751, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Dorfgastein?
Dorfgastein is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.242, longitude 13.106.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Dorfgastein?
In Dorfgastein, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.1% (2024), ranking 171 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Dorfgastein?
In Dorfgastein, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.0% (2024), ranking 198 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dorfgastein?
In Dorfgastein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,108 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dorfgastein?
The nearest to Dorfgastein are Großarl (6.5 km), Lend (7.7 km), Bad Hofgastein (7.8 km), Goldegg (8.5 km), Rauris (8.5 km).