Forstau: population and statistics
Forstau has a population of 558 (2026) across 59.5 km², or 9.4 people per km². It ranks 1,959 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 558 residents
- 59.5 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 924 m
Forstau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Forstau ranks No. 110 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 75.2% in Forstau, compared with an average of 61.1% in Salzburg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 28.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,102 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,332 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Radstadt (5,065 residents), 6.3 km away.
Population of Forstau over time
Forstau had 521 residents in 2016 and 558 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 547 |
| 2022 | 550 |
| 2023 | 554 |
| 2024 | 563 |
| 2025 | 561 |
| 2026 | 558 |
All indicators for Forstau
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 | Forstau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 91 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 998 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Forstau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 195 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,993 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.88 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 27 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Forstau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 81 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,696 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 89 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,706 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 158.6 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 49 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 71 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,831 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.2 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 276 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 712 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 246 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,008 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 641 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Forstau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 216 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,733 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.5 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 736 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Forstau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.7% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,683 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Forstau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 160 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,959 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Forstau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 75.2% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 16 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.1% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,410 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Forstau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services28.2% ×3.8
- Manufacturing16.9% ×2.8
- Other service activities12.7% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade9.9% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.6% ×2.4
- Information and communication4.2% ×0.6
- Construction2.8% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Forstau
Where is Forstau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Forstau?
Forstau has 558 residents (2026), ranking 1,959 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Forstau?
Forstau covers 59.5 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Forstau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Forstau went from 521 to 558, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Forstau?
Forstau is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.378, longitude 13.551.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Forstau?
In Forstau, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 75.2% (2024), ranking 16 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Forstau?
In Forstau, “Average household size” stands at 2.88 persons (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Forstau?
In Forstau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,102 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Forstau?
The nearest to Forstau are Radstadt (6.3 km), Filzmoos (6.6 km), Untertauern (9.0 km), Ramsau am Dachstein (9.2 km), Altenmarkt im Pongau (10 km).