Ebenau: population and statistics
Ebenau has a population of 1,462 (2026) across 17.2 km², or 85.1 people per km². It ranks 1,326 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,462 residents
- 17.2 km²
- 85 people/km²
- 793 m
Ebenau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Ebenau ranks No. 87 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.3% in Ebenau, compared with an average of 4.3% in Salzburg and 6.5% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 152 € in Ebenau, compared with an average of 645 € in Salzburg and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,035 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,406 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Koppl (3,718 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,140 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ebenau over time
Ebenau had 1,419 residents in 2016 and 1,462 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,440 |
| 2022 | 1,435 |
| 2023 | 1,434 |
| 2024 | 1,468 |
| 2025 | 1,458 |
| 2026 | 1,462 |
All indicators for Ebenau
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 | Ebenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ebenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 601 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,329 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.44 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 647 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ebenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 135 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,191 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 149 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,195 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.6 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 171 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,138 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.0 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 440 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 152 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,872 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 688 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,547 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ebenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,923 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 398 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,338 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.1 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,235 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ebenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.8% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,329 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ebenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.0% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 920 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 428 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,318 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ebenau | 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) | 17.4% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 197 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ebenau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical17.6% ×1.3
- Construction13.5% ×2.0
- Information and communication8.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ebenau
Where is Ebenau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ebenau?
Ebenau has 1,462 residents (2026), ranking 1,326 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ebenau?
Ebenau covers 17.2 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Ebenau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ebenau went from 1,419 to 1,462, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Ebenau?
Ebenau is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.783, longitude 13.167.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Ebenau?
In Ebenau, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.3% (2024), ranking 1,923 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ebenau?
In Ebenau, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 152 € (2019), ranking 1,872 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ebenau?
In Ebenau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,035 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ebenau?
The nearest to Ebenau are Koppl (2.9 km), Faistenau (4.2 km), Hof bei Salzburg (5.3 km), Plainfeld (5.7 km), Elsbethen (6.7 km).