Kaprun: population and statistics
Kaprun has a population of 3,144 (2026) across 100.3 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 559 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,144 residents
- 100.3 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 773 m
Kaprun in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Kaprun ranks No. 55 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 29.2% in Kaprun, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 43.6% in Kaprun, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 35.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,092 kWh a year here.
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- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,048 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Piesendorf, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße (4,927 residents), 4.4 km away.
Population of Kaprun over time
Kaprun had 3,153 residents in 2016 and 3,144 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,112 |
| 2022 | 3,108 |
| 2023 | 3,129 |
| 2024 | 3,130 |
| 2025 | 3,158 |
| 2026 | 3,144 |
All indicators for Kaprun
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 | Kaprun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,672 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kaprun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,517 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 466 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.06 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,855 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kaprun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 395 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 298 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 467 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 277 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 148.2 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 67 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 536 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 287 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 170.5 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 60 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,090 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 83 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,209 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 544 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kaprun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.7% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,826 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 229 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 89.7 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 75 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kaprun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 43.6% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,942 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kaprun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 29.2% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 33 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 886 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 579 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kaprun | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.3% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,219 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kaprun
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services35.1% ×4.7
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade10.8% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.0
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kaprun
Where is Kaprun?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kaprun?
Kaprun has 3,144 residents (2026), ranking 559 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kaprun?
Kaprun covers 100.3 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Kaprun growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kaprun went from 3,153 to 3,144, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Kaprun?
Kaprun is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.273, longitude 12.759.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kaprun?
In Kaprun, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 29.2% (2024), ranking 33 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Kaprun?
In Kaprun, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 43.6% (2024), ranking 1,942 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kaprun?
In Kaprun, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,092 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kaprun?
The nearest to Kaprun are Piesendorf (3.3 km), Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße (4.4 km), Zell am See (6.4 km), Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße (7.6 km), Niedernsill (8.3 km).