Köstendorf: population and statistics
Köstendorf has a population of 2,752 (2026) across 23.1 km², or 119 people per km². It ranks 660 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,752 residents
- 23.1 km²
- 119 people/km²
- 558 m
Köstendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Köstendorf ranks No. 63 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 453 € in Köstendorf, compared with an average of 895 € in Salzburg and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of women: 49.1% in Köstendorf, compared with an average of 51.0% in Salzburg and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,239 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neumarkt am Wallersee (6,720 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Köstendorf over time
Köstendorf had 2,556 residents in 2016 and 2,752 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,659 |
| 2022 | 2,667 |
| 2023 | 2,678 |
| 2024 | 2,726 |
| 2025 | 2,742 |
| 2026 | 2,752 |
All indicators for Köstendorf
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 | Köstendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,445 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,602 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Köstendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,066 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 725 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Köstendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 237 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 620 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 259 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 635 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.0 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 898 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 255 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 746 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.7 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,178 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 596 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 364 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 453 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,719 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Köstendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.1% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,406 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 489 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 51.0 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 390 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Köstendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.7% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,035 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Köstendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.3% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 768 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 690 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Köstendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.1% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.0% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 619 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Köstendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.1% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing12.0% ×2.0
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Information and communication8.8% ×1.2
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Köstendorf
Where is Köstendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Köstendorf?
Köstendorf has 2,752 residents (2026), ranking 660 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Köstendorf?
Köstendorf covers 23.1 km², with a density of 119 people per km².
Is the population of Köstendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Köstendorf went from 2,556 to 2,752, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Köstendorf?
Köstendorf is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.957, longitude 13.197.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Köstendorf?
In Köstendorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 453 € (2019), ranking 1,719 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Köstendorf?
In Köstendorf, “Share of women” stands at 49.1% (2026), ranking 1,612 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Köstendorf?
In Köstendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Köstendorf?
The nearest to Köstendorf are Neumarkt am Wallersee (2.4 km), Schleedorf (3.6 km), Straßwalchen (5.0 km), Lengau (5.5 km), Lochen am See (5.9 km).