Hüttschlag: population and statistics
Hüttschlag has a population of 879 (2026) across 97.3 km², or 9.0 people per km². It ranks 1,755 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 879 residents
- 97.3 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 1,260 m
Hüttschlag in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Hüttschlag ranks No. 99 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 85.5% in Hüttschlag, compared with an average of 77.1% in Salzburg and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Other service activities, with 21.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,627 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Großarl (3,846 residents), 5.3 km away.
Population of Hüttschlag over time
Hüttschlag had 899 residents in 2016 and 879 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 912 |
| 2022 | 906 |
| 2023 | 903 |
| 2024 | 893 |
| 2025 | 885 |
| 2026 | 879 |
All indicators for Hüttschlag
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 | Hüttschlag | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 85 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,621 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hüttschlag | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 322 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,825 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.77 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 52 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hüttschlag | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 87 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,647 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 92 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,684 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.1 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 606 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 78 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,789 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.7 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,339 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 230 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,511 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 503 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,687 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hüttschlag | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 85.5% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 4 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 248 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,656 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.8 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,196 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hüttschlag | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.1% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,673 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hüttschlag | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 251 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,767 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hüttschlag | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.3% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,891 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hüttschlag
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Other service activities21.8% ×2.6
- Wholesale and retail trade16.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services16.7% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work10.3% ×1.0
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing2.6% ×2.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Hüttschlag
Where is Hüttschlag?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hüttschlag?
Hüttschlag has 879 residents (2026), ranking 1,755 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hüttschlag?
Hüttschlag covers 97.3 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Hüttschlag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hüttschlag went from 899 to 879, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Hüttschlag?
Hüttschlag is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.183, longitude 13.233.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Hüttschlag?
In Hüttschlag, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 85.5% (2024), ranking 4 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Hüttschlag?
In Hüttschlag, “Average household size” stands at 2.77 persons (2024), ranking 52 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hüttschlag?
In Hüttschlag, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hüttschlag?
The nearest to Hüttschlag are Großarl (5.3 km), Bad Hofgastein (9.6 km), Bad Gastein (11 km), Kleinarl (11 km), Dorfgastein (12 km).