Kleinarl: population and statistics
Kleinarl has a population of 829 (2026) across 70.6 km², or 11.7 people per km². It ranks 1,797 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 829 residents
- 70.6 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 1,172 m
Kleinarl in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Kleinarl ranks No. 101 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.6% in Kleinarl, compared with an average of 61.1% in Salzburg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 40.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,884 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wagrain (3,166 residents), 7.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,224 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kleinarl over time
Kleinarl had 775 residents in 2016 and 829 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 808 |
| 2022 | 813 |
| 2023 | 812 |
| 2024 | 820 |
| 2025 | 832 |
| 2026 | 829 |
All indicators for Kleinarl
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 | Kleinarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.5% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,538 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kleinarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 306 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,849 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.72 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 75 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kleinarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 103 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 113 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136.0 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 114 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 130 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,399 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 156.8 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 96 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 551 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 445 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,833 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 315 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kleinarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 107 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 363 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,407 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.7 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 568 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kleinarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.7% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,810 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kleinarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.8% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,095 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 249 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,771 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kleinarl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.6% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 72 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.9% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kleinarl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services40.6% ×5.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade7.8% ×0.3
- Construction7.0% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kleinarl
Where is Kleinarl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kleinarl?
Kleinarl has 829 residents (2026), ranking 1,797 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kleinarl?
Kleinarl covers 70.6 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Kleinarl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kleinarl went from 775 to 829, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Kleinarl?
Kleinarl is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.267, longitude 13.317.
Average household size: what is the figure for Kleinarl?
In Kleinarl, “Average household size” stands at 2.72 persons (2024), ranking 75 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Kleinarl?
In Kleinarl, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.6% (2024), ranking 72 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kleinarl?
In Kleinarl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kleinarl?
The nearest to Kleinarl are Wagrain (7.5 km), Flachau (10 km), Hüttschlag (11 km), Großarl (11 km), St. Johann im Pongau (13 km).