Großarl: population and statistics
Großarl has a population of 3,846 (2026) across 129.4 km², or 29.7 people per km². It ranks 408 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,846 residents
- 129.4 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 1,078 m
Großarl in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Großarl ranks No. 38 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 41.6% in Großarl, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 20.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,080 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,120 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hüttschlag, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Hofgastein (6,698 residents), 7.7 km away.
Population of Großarl over time
Großarl had 3,802 residents in 2016 and 3,846 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,774 |
| 2022 | 3,784 |
| 2023 | 3,784 |
| 2024 | 3,826 |
| 2025 | 3,843 |
| 2026 | 3,846 |
All indicators for Großarl
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 | Großarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 51 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.7% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,900 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,956 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,397 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 523 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.69 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 94 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 412 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 270 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 442 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 309 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.7 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 327 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 436 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 385 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.4 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 533 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 514 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 511 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,253 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 527 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.0% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,119 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 303 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 55.5 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 305 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 41.6% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,946 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.0% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 920 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,045 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 442 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.6% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 135 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großarl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services20.7% ×2.8
- Wholesale and retail trade15.2% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical14.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing11.5% ×1.9
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Großarl
Where is Großarl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großarl?
Großarl has 3,846 residents (2026), ranking 408 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großarl?
Großarl covers 129.4 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Großarl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großarl went from 3,802 to 3,846, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Großarl?
Großarl is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.217, longitude 13.183.
Median age: what is the figure for Großarl?
In Großarl, “Median age” stands at 40.2 years (2026), ranking 1,956 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Großarl?
In Großarl, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 41.6% (2024), ranking 1,946 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großarl?
In Großarl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,080 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großarl?
The nearest to Großarl are Hüttschlag (5.3 km), Dorfgastein (6.5 km), Bad Hofgastein (7.7 km), Kleinarl (11 km), Bad Gastein (12 km).