Flachau: population and statistics
Flachau has a population of 3,160 (2026) across 117.4 km², or 26.9 people per km². It ranks 552 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,160 residents
- 117.4 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 911 m
Flachau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Flachau ranks No. 53 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 168.2 in Flachau, compared with an average of 106.2 in Salzburg and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 34.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,063 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,444 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Altenmarkt im Pongau, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Radstadt (5,065 residents), 7.2 km away.
Population of Flachau over time
Flachau had 2,801 residents in 2016 and 3,160 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,924 |
| 2022 | 2,999 |
| 2023 | 3,050 |
| 2024 | 3,056 |
| 2025 | 3,106 |
| 2026 | 3,160 |
All indicators for Flachau
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 | Flachau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 69 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.9% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,890 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,943 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Flachau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,246 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 607 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Flachau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 455 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 222 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 520 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 218 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 168.2 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 36 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 542 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 279 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 171.5 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 59 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 956 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 114 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 493 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,693 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Flachau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 927 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,586 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 433 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 51.3 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 387 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Flachau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 56.3% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,849 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Flachau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.5% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 467 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 863 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 604 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Flachau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.6% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 388 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Flachau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services34.5% ×4.7
- Professional, scientific and technical15.7% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×0.6
- Information and communication7.4% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.0% ×0.8
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.8% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Flachau
Where is Flachau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Flachau?
Flachau has 3,160 residents (2026), ranking 552 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Flachau?
Flachau covers 117.4 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Flachau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Flachau went from 2,801 to 3,160, a change of +12.8%.
Where is Flachau?
Flachau is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.343, longitude 13.392.
Median age: what is the figure for Flachau?
In Flachau, “Median age” stands at 40.6 years (2026), ranking 1,943 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Flachau?
In Flachau, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 168.2 (2024), ranking 36 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Flachau?
In Flachau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,063 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Flachau?
The nearest to Flachau are Altenmarkt im Pongau (3.2 km), Eben im Pongau (6.4 km), Wagrain (7.0 km), Radstadt (7.2 km), Untertauern (9.6 km).