Hintersee: population and statistics
Hintersee has a population of 472 (2026) across 47.4 km², or 10.0 people per km². It ranks 1,997 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 472 residents
- 47.4 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 1,199 m
Hintersee in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Hintersee ranks No. 113 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 896 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Average household size”.
- “Private households”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,633 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Krispl (874 residents), 6.5 km away.
Population of Hintersee over time
Hintersee had 439 residents in 2016 and 472 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 472 |
| 2022 | 468 |
| 2023 | 470 |
| 2024 | 483 |
| 2025 | 472 |
| 2026 | 472 |
All indicators for Hintersee
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 | Hintersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.6% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 51.0% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Hintersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 159 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,026 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.99 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hintersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 56 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,889 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 60 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,898 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 55 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,929 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.5 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 263 € | 645 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,827 € | 895 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Hintersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.4% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 138 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,907 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.1 | 58.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hintersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.7% | 55.5% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Hintersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.7% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 151 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,973 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hintersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.8% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.9% | 16.8% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Hintersee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.2% ×1.3
- Information and communication16.4% ×2.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.5% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services14.5% ×2.0
- Construction10.9% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.5% ×5.0
- Transport and storage5.5% ×2.5
- Manufacturing3.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Hintersee
Where is Hintersee?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hintersee?
Hintersee has 472 residents (2026), ranking 1,997 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hintersee?
Hintersee covers 47.4 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Hintersee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hintersee went from 439 to 472, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Hintersee?
Hintersee is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.717, longitude 13.267.
Private households: what is the figure for Hintersee?
In Hintersee, “Private households” stands at 159 (2024), ranking 2,026 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Hintersee?
In Hintersee, “Families” stands at 151 (2024), ranking 1,973 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hintersee?
In Hintersee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 896 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hintersee?
The nearest to Hintersee are Krispl (6.5 km), Faistenau (6.7 km), Fuschl am See (9.2 km), St. Gilgen (9.3 km), St. Koloman (9.7 km).