Göriach: population and statistics
Göriach has a population of 350 (2026) across 44.1 km², or 7.9 people per km². It ranks 2,044 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 350 residents
- 44.1 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 1,185 m
Göriach in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Göriach ranks No. 116 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,229 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,181 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lessach (535 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,916 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Göriach over time
Göriach had 352 residents in 2016 and 350 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 348 |
| 2022 | 345 |
| 2023 | 345 |
| 2024 | 339 |
| 2025 | 339 |
| 2026 | 350 |
All indicators for Göriach
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 | Göriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 44.0 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 46.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Göriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 115 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,061 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.96 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Göriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 36 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 2,010 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 37 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 2,027 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.8 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 22 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 2,066 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 95 € | 645 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,168 € | 895 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Göriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 85 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,017 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.0 | 58.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Göriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.0% | 55.5% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Göriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.2% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 101 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,044 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Göriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.8% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 16.8% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Göriach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.8% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services18.2% ×2.5
- Administrative and support services13.6% ×1.7
- Other service activities13.6% ×1.6
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Göriach
Where is Göriach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Göriach?
Göriach has 350 residents (2026), ranking 2,044 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Göriach?
Göriach covers 44.1 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Göriach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Göriach went from 352 to 350, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Göriach?
Göriach is in Salzburg. It belongs to Tamsweg (district). Latitude 47.175, longitude 13.765.
Private households: what is the figure for Göriach?
In Göriach, “Private households” stands at 115 (2024), ranking 2,061 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Göriach?
In Göriach, “Active trade licences” stands at 22 (2026), ranking 2,066 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Göriach?
In Göriach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,229 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Göriach?
The nearest to Göriach are Lessach (2.8 km), Mariapfarr (3.6 km), St. Andrä im Lungau (3.8 km), Weißpriach (5.0 km), Mauterndorf (7.0 km).