Golling an der Salzach: population and statistics
Golling an der Salzach has a population of 4,566 (2026) across 82.2 km², or 55.6 people per km². It ranks 320 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,566 residents
- 82.2 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 471 m
Golling an der Salzach in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Golling an der Salzach ranks No. 29 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 16.9% in Golling an der Salzach, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,103 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,506 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kuchl (7,557 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,412 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Golling an der Salzach over time
Golling an der Salzach had 4,271 residents in 2016 and 4,566 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,322 |
| 2022 | 4,363 |
| 2023 | 4,397 |
| 2024 | 4,464 |
| 2025 | 4,510 |
| 2026 | 4,566 |
All indicators for Golling an der Salzach
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 | Golling an der Salzach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.8% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,469 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,778 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Golling an der Salzach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,852 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 344 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Golling an der Salzach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 345 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 378 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 399 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 368 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.6 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,103 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 410 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 420 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.8 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,302 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 460 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 638 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,223 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 538 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Golling an der Salzach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.8% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,861 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 362 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.3 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 635 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Golling an der Salzach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.5% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,544 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Golling an der Salzach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.9% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 265 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,253 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 341 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Golling an der Salzach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.3% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,219 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.4% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 442 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Golling an der Salzach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities13.7% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services10.3% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.5% ×1.6
- Information and communication9.3% ×1.3
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Health and social work4.6% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Golling an der Salzach
Where is Golling an der Salzach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Golling an der Salzach?
Golling an der Salzach has 4,566 residents (2026), ranking 320 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Golling an der Salzach?
Golling an der Salzach covers 82.2 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Golling an der Salzach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Golling an der Salzach went from 4,271 to 4,566, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Golling an der Salzach?
Golling an der Salzach is in Salzburg. It belongs to Hallein (district). Latitude 47.600, longitude 13.167.
Median age: what is the figure for Golling an der Salzach?
In Golling an der Salzach, “Median age” stands at 42.5 years (2026), ranking 1,778 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Golling an der Salzach?
In Golling an der Salzach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 16.9% (2024), ranking 265 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Golling an der Salzach?
In Golling an der Salzach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,103 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Golling an der Salzach?
The nearest to Golling an der Salzach are Kuchl (3.4 km), Scheffau am Tennengebirge (3.5 km), St. Koloman (5.7 km), Bad Vigaun (7.8 km), Hallein (9.7 km).