Filzmoos: population and statistics
Filzmoos has a population of 1,515 (2026) across 75.7 km², or 20.0 people per km². It ranks 1,286 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,515 residents
- 75.7 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 1,046 m
Filzmoos in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Filzmoos ranks No. 84 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 9.5% in Filzmoos, compared with an average of 4.3% in Salzburg and 6.5% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 143.1 in Filzmoos, compared with an average of 106.2 in Salzburg and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 36.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,602 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Forstau, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Radstadt (5,065 residents), 6.9 km away.
Population of Filzmoos over time
Filzmoos had 1,448 residents in 2016 and 1,515 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,511 |
| 2022 | 1,494 |
| 2023 | 1,505 |
| 2024 | 1,507 |
| 2025 | 1,507 |
| 2026 | 1,515 |
All indicators for Filzmoos
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 | Filzmoos | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.6% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,487 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Filzmoos | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 586 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,358 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Filzmoos | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 204 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 771 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 216 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 818 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143.1 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 84 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 229 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 843 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 151.2 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 109 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 488 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 566 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 275 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,810 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Filzmoos | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.0% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,605 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 9.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 42 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 499 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,183 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.1 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 956 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Filzmoos | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 53.0% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,879 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Filzmoos | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.9% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 226 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 410 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,364 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Filzmoos | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.1% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 100 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.3% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Filzmoos
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services36.7% ×5.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
- Health and social work3.5% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Filzmoos
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Filzmoos?
Filzmoos has 1,515 residents (2026), ranking 1,286 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Filzmoos?
Filzmoos covers 75.7 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Filzmoos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Filzmoos went from 1,448 to 1,515, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Filzmoos?
Filzmoos is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.433, longitude 13.520.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Filzmoos?
In Filzmoos, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 9.5% (2024), ranking 42 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Filzmoos?
In Filzmoos, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 143.1 (2024), ranking 84 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Filzmoos?
In Filzmoos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Filzmoos?
The nearest to Filzmoos are Forstau (6.6 km), Radstadt (6.9 km), Eben im Pongau (9.8 km), Ramsau am Dachstein (10 km), Altenmarkt im Pongau (11 km).