Faistenau: population and statistics
Faistenau has a population of 3,144 (2026) across 51.2 km², or 61.4 people per km². It ranks 559 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,144 residents
- 51.2 km²
- 61 people/km²
- 755 m
Faistenau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Faistenau ranks No. 54 by population.
Share of people under 15: 16.9% in Faistenau, compared with an average of 14.3% in Salzburg and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,073 kWh a year here.
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Population of Faistenau over time
Faistenau had 3,010 residents in 2016 and 3,144 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,085 |
| 2022 | 3,090 |
| 2023 | 3,100 |
| 2024 | 3,119 |
| 2025 | 3,143 |
| 2026 | 3,144 |
All indicators for Faistenau
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 | Faistenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 200 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.5% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,538 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,701 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Faistenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,186 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 646 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.61 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Faistenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 290 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 481 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 306 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 516 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.5 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 785 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 358 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 502 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 524 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 183 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,741 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 625 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,593 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Faistenau | 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) | 2.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 677 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 946 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.6 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,565 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Faistenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,234 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Faistenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.7% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 919 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 546 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Faistenau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.9% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 340 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.9% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 637 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Faistenau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities13.3% ×1.6
- Information and communication9.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.1
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Faistenau
Where is Faistenau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Faistenau?
Faistenau has 3,144 residents (2026), ranking 559 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Faistenau?
Faistenau covers 51.2 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Faistenau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Faistenau went from 3,010 to 3,144, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Faistenau?
Faistenau is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.767, longitude 13.217.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Faistenau?
In Faistenau, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.9% (2026), ranking 200 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Faistenau?
In Faistenau, “Average household size” stands at 2.61 persons (2024), ranking 205 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Faistenau?
In Faistenau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,073 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Faistenau?
The nearest to Faistenau are Ebenau (4.2 km), Hof bei Salzburg (5.6 km), Krispl (6.4 km), Koppl (6.5 km), Hintersee (6.7 km).