Hof bei Salzburg: population and statistics
Hof bei Salzburg has a population of 3,655 (2026) across 19.6 km², or 186 people per km². It ranks 443 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,655 residents
- 19.6 km²
- 186 people/km²
- 770 m
Hof bei Salzburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Hof bei Salzburg ranks No. 45 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 114 € in Hof bei Salzburg, compared with an average of 895 € in Salzburg and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 17.5% in Hof bei Salzburg, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,084 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,752 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Plainfeld, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thalgau (6,243 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,336 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hof bei Salzburg over time
Hof bei Salzburg had 3,426 residents in 2016 and 3,655 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,587 |
| 2022 | 3,570 |
| 2023 | 3,630 |
| 2024 | 3,643 |
| 2025 | 3,625 |
| 2026 | 3,655 |
All indicators for Hof bei Salzburg
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 | Hof bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hof bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,551 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 450 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hof bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 344 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 380 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 395 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 371 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 439 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 479 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 327 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.1 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 240 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 514 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 511 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 114 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,903 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hof bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,929 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 344 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 53.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 346 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hof bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.7% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,331 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hof bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.9% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 377 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,021 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 463 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hof bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.6% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,339 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.5% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 194 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hof bei Salzburg
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
- Professional, scientific and technical14.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.1% ×1.4
- Information and communication11.2% ×1.5
- Construction9.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Hof bei Salzburg
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hof bei Salzburg?
Hof bei Salzburg has 3,655 residents (2026), ranking 443 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hof bei Salzburg?
Hof bei Salzburg covers 19.6 km², with a density of 186 people per km².
Is the population of Hof bei Salzburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hof bei Salzburg went from 3,426 to 3,655, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Hof bei Salzburg?
Hof bei Salzburg is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.817, longitude 13.217.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hof bei Salzburg?
In Hof bei Salzburg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 114 € (2019), ranking 1,903 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Hof bei Salzburg?
In Hof bei Salzburg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 17.5% (2024), ranking 194 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hof bei Salzburg?
In Hof bei Salzburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,084 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hof bei Salzburg?
The nearest to Hof bei Salzburg are Plainfeld (3.1 km), Thalgau (3.9 km), Koppl (4.7 km), Ebenau (5.3 km), Faistenau (5.6 km).