Elixhausen: population and statistics
Elixhausen has a population of 3,183 (2026) across 8.3 km², or 381 people per km². It ranks 546 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,183 residents
- 8.3 km²
- 381 people/km²
- 525 m
Elixhausen in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Elixhausen ranks No. 51 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 20.5% in Elixhausen, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 136.7 in Elixhausen, compared with an average of 115.4 in Salzburg and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,169 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hallwang, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eugendorf (7,175 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,564 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Elixhausen over time
Elixhausen had 2,894 residents in 2016 and 3,183 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,052 |
| 2022 | 3,076 |
| 2023 | 3,128 |
| 2024 | 3,130 |
| 2025 | 3,141 |
| 2026 | 3,183 |
All indicators for Elixhausen
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 | Elixhausen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,204 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Elixhausen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,375 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 533 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Elixhausen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 278 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 512 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 314 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 500 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.2 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 684 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 435 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 389 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.7 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 185 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 404 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 789 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 743 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,500 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Elixhausen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 370 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,177 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 588 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.6 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 765 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Elixhausen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.0% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 811 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Elixhausen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.3% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 573 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 920 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 544 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Elixhausen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.2% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,392 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.5% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 117 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Elixhausen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical13.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication9.7% ×1.3
- Manufacturing9.3% ×1.5
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Elixhausen
Where is Elixhausen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Elixhausen?
Elixhausen has 3,183 residents (2026), ranking 546 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Elixhausen?
Elixhausen covers 8.3 km², with a density of 381 people per km².
Is the population of Elixhausen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Elixhausen went from 2,894 to 3,183, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Elixhausen?
Elixhausen is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.867, longitude 13.067.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Elixhausen?
In Elixhausen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 20.5% (2024), ranking 117 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Elixhausen?
In Elixhausen, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 136.7 (2026), ranking 185 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Elixhausen?
In Elixhausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Elixhausen?
The nearest to Elixhausen are Hallwang (1.9 km), Anthering (3.7 km), Eugendorf (4.3 km), Bergheim (4.4 km), Seekirchen am Wallersee (6.2 km).