Eben im Pongau: population and statistics
Eben im Pongau has a population of 2,716 (2026) across 36.0 km², or 75.5 people per km². It ranks 675 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,716 residents
- 36.0 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 847 m
Eben im Pongau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Eben im Pongau ranks No. 65 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 17.2% in Eben im Pongau, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,176 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,035 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Altenmarkt im Pongau (4,701 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,704 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Eben im Pongau over time
Eben im Pongau had 2,339 residents in 2016 and 2,716 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,551 |
| 2022 | 2,603 |
| 2023 | 2,622 |
| 2024 | 2,651 |
| 2025 | 2,682 |
| 2026 | 2,716 |
All indicators for Eben im Pongau
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 | Eben im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 163 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.7% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,900 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,921 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eben im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,076 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 713 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eben im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 264 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 544 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 297 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 542 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 393 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 339 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 539 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.8 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 310 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 515 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 509 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,842 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 718 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eben im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,128 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 611 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.3 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 607 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eben im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.1% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Eben im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.2% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 249 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 745 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 717 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Eben im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.9% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 859 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Eben im Pongau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.1% ×1.0
- Construction14.5% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Eben im Pongau
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eben im Pongau?
Eben im Pongau has 2,716 residents (2026), ranking 675 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Eben im Pongau?
Eben im Pongau covers 36.0 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Eben im Pongau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eben im Pongau went from 2,339 to 2,716, a change of +16.1%.
Where is Eben im Pongau?
Eben im Pongau is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.400, longitude 13.400.
Median age: what is the figure for Eben im Pongau?
In Eben im Pongau, “Median age” stands at 40.9 years (2026), ranking 1,921 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Eben im Pongau?
In Eben im Pongau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 17.2% (2024), ranking 249 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eben im Pongau?
In Eben im Pongau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,176 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eben im Pongau?
The nearest to Eben im Pongau are Altenmarkt im Pongau (3.9 km), Radstadt (5.4 km), Flachau (6.4 km), Hüttau (7.1 km), St. Martin am Tennengebirge (7.3 km).