Hallein: population and statistics
Hallein has a population of 21,607 (2026) across 27.0 km², or 800 people per km². It ranks 25 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 21,607 residents
- 27.0 km²
- 800 people/km²
- 830 m
Hallein in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Hallein ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,127 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,783 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bad Vigaun, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Salzburg (157,834 residents), 15 km away.
Population of Hallein over time
Hallein had 20,768 residents in 2016 and 21,607 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,353 |
| 2022 | 21,352 |
| 2023 | 21,523 |
| 2024 | 21,540 |
| 2025 | 21,654 |
| 2026 | 21,607 |
All indicators for Hallein
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 | Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,674 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 9,883 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 27 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,486 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 31 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,761 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 30 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,390 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,937 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 34 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.6 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,309 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 503 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 535 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 849 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,417 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 10,280 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 40 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 47.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 459 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.6% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 25.6% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 62 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 5,910 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 25 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.2% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,865 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.3% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 353 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hallein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication11.6% ×1.6
- Other service activities9.7% ×1.1
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hallein
Where is Hallein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hallein?
Hallein has 21,607 residents (2026), ranking 25 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hallein?
Hallein covers 27.0 km², with a density of 800 people per km².
Is the population of Hallein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hallein went from 20,768 to 21,607, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Hallein?
Hallein is in Salzburg. It belongs to Hallein (district). Latitude 47.667, longitude 13.083.
Private households: what is the figure for Hallein?
In Hallein, “Private households” stands at 9,883 (2024), ranking 27 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Hallein?
In Hallein, “Families” stands at 5,910 (2024), ranking 25 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hallein?
In Hallein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,127 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hallein?
The nearest to Hallein are Bad Vigaun (3.7 km), Oberalm (3.9 km), Adnet (4.8 km), Puch bei Hallein (5.6 km), Kuchl (6.5 km).