Goldegg: population and statistics
Goldegg has a population of 2,766 (2026) across 33.1 km², or 83.6 people per km². It ranks 656 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,766 residents
- 33.1 km²
- 84 people/km²
- 853 m
Goldegg in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Goldegg ranks No. 62 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 15.3% in Goldegg, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 20.6 in Goldegg, compared with an average of 58.6 in Salzburg and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,634 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lend, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Johann im Pongau (11,593 residents), 9.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,884 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Goldegg over time
Goldegg had 2,501 residents in 2016 and 2,766 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,558 |
| 2022 | 2,618 |
| 2023 | 2,647 |
| 2024 | 2,692 |
| 2025 | 2,736 |
| 2026 | 2,766 |
All indicators for Goldegg
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 | Goldegg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 470 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) | 43.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Goldegg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,112 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 692 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Goldegg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 221 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 682 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 239 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 703 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.1 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,122 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 240 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 794 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.8 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,402 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 276 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,282 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,382 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,010 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Goldegg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 558 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,096 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.6 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,611 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Goldegg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 865 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Goldegg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.5% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 797 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 662 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Goldegg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.1% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 819 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.3% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 353 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Goldegg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical14.8% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services12.7% ×1.7
- Information and communication8.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.1% ×0.9
- Construction6.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Goldegg
Where is Goldegg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goldegg?
Goldegg has 2,766 residents (2026), ranking 656 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Goldegg?
Goldegg covers 33.1 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Goldegg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Goldegg went from 2,501 to 2,766, a change of +10.6%.
Where is Goldegg?
Goldegg is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.317, longitude 13.083.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Goldegg?
In Goldegg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 15.3% (2024), ranking 353 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Goldegg?
In Goldegg, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 20.6 (2024), ranking 1,611 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Goldegg?
In Goldegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Goldegg?
The nearest to Goldegg are Lend (3.1 km), Schwarzach im Pongau (5.1 km), St. Veit im Pongau (5.7 km), Mühlbach am Hochkönig (7.5 km), Dienten am Hochkönig (8.4 km).