Grödig: population and statistics
Grödig has a population of 7,385 (2026) across 23.0 km², or 321 people per km². It ranks 153 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,385 residents
- 23.0 km²
- 321 people/km²
- 448 m
Grödig in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Grödig ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of women: 52.3% in Grödig, compared with an average of 51.0% in Salzburg and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 21.1% in Grödig, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,067 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,225 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Anif, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wals-Siezenheim (14,452 residents), 6.0 km away.
Population of Grödig over time
Grödig had 7,192 residents in 2016 and 7,385 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,392 |
| 2022 | 7,432 |
| 2023 | 7,408 |
| 2024 | 7,385 |
| 2025 | 7,376 |
| 2026 | 7,385 |
All indicators for Grödig
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 | Grödig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 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) | 45.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,204 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.3% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 70 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grödig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,380 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 141 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grödig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 544 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 165 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 611 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 179 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.7 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,331 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 749 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 161 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.4 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 871 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 660 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 293 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 381 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,758 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grödig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,875 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 157 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 52.5 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 369 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Grödig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.0% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,184 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Grödig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 21.1% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 135 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,039 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 161 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Grödig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.7% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,689 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.0% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 216 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Grödig
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication14.2% ×1.9
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Grödig
Where is Grödig?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grödig?
Grödig has 7,385 residents (2026), ranking 153 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Grödig?
Grödig covers 23.0 km², with a density of 321 people per km².
Is the population of Grödig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grödig went from 7,192 to 7,385, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Grödig?
Grödig is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.739, longitude 13.036.
Share of women: what is the figure for Grödig?
In Grödig, “Share of women” stands at 52.3% (2026), ranking 70 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Grödig?
In Grödig, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 21.1% (2024), ranking 135 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grödig?
In Grödig, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,067 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grödig?
The nearest to Grödig are Anif (2.6 km), Elsbethen (4.3 km), Puch bei Hallein (5.0 km), Wals-Siezenheim (6.0 km), Oberalm (6.5 km).