Göming: population and statistics
Göming has a population of 792 (2026) across 8.8 km², or 90.1 people per km². It ranks 1,826 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 792 residents
- 8.8 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 420 m
Göming in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Göming ranks No. 103 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.2% in Göming, compared with an average of 4.3% in Salzburg and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,231 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberndorf bei Salzburg (6,124 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Göming over time
Göming had 759 residents in 2016 and 792 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 778 |
| 2022 | 771 |
| 2023 | 761 |
| 2024 | 766 |
| 2025 | 767 |
| 2026 | 792 |
All indicators for Göming
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 | Göming | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 404 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.2% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,856 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Göming | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 310 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,842 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Göming | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 88 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 97 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,634 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.0 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 183 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 76 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,804 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.0 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,065 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 288 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,226 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 794 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,465 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Göming | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.4% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 136 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 256 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,634 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.5 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 938 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Göming | 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 | Göming | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.7% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,560 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 215 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,847 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Göming | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.7% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 374 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.1% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 378 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Göming
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical17.1% ×1.3
- Manufacturing11.8% ×2.0
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.6% ×0.9
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3.9% ×32.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Göming
Where is Göming?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Göming?
Göming has 792 residents (2026), ranking 1,826 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Göming?
Göming covers 8.8 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Göming growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Göming went from 759 to 792, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Göming?
Göming is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.950, longitude 12.950.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Göming?
In Göming, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.2% (2024), ranking 1,937 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Median age: what is the figure for Göming?
In Göming, “Median age” stands at 41.9 years (2026), ranking 1,856 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Göming?
In Göming, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Göming?
The nearest to Göming are Oberndorf bei Salzburg (1.1 km), Lamprechtshausen (2.2 km), Nußdorf am Haunsberg (3.7 km), Bürmoos (3.9 km), St. Georgen bei Salzburg (6.2 km).