Großgmain: population and statistics
Großgmain has a population of 2,717 (2026) across 22.8 km², or 119 people per km². It ranks 674 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,717 residents
- 22.8 km²
- 119 people/km²
- 528 m
Großgmain in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Großgmain ranks No. 64 by population.
Share of women: 52.2% in Großgmain, compared with an average of 51.0% in Salzburg and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 22.6% in Großgmain, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,061 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,199 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wals-Siezenheim (14,452 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,244 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Großgmain over time
Großgmain had 2,582 residents in 2016 and 2,717 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,640 |
| 2022 | 2,628 |
| 2023 | 2,614 |
| 2024 | 2,691 |
| 2025 | 2,728 |
| 2026 | 2,717 |
All indicators for Großgmain
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 | Großgmain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.9% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 464 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.2% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 78 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Großgmain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,208 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 633 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Großgmain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 229 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 650 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 255 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 648 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.7 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 908 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 286 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 658 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.3 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 739 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 307 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,151 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 779 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,473 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Großgmain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 970 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 707 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.6 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 839 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Großgmain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.7% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Großgmain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.6% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 108 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 749 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 715 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Großgmain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.6% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,697 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.8% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 106 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Großgmain
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication14.8% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.6
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Großgmain
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Großgmain?
Großgmain has 2,717 residents (2026), ranking 674 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Großgmain?
Großgmain covers 22.8 km², with a density of 119 people per km².
Is the population of Großgmain growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Großgmain went from 2,582 to 2,717, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Großgmain?
Großgmain is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.725, longitude 12.909.
Share of women: what is the figure for Großgmain?
In Großgmain, “Share of women” stands at 52.2% (2026), ranking 78 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Großgmain?
In Großgmain, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 22.6% (2024), ranking 108 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Großgmain?
In Großgmain, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,061 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Großgmain?
The nearest to Großgmain are Wals-Siezenheim (6.3 km), Grödig (9.7 km), Anif (12 km), Salzburg (13 km), Elsbethen (14 km).