Krimml: population and statistics
Krimml has a population of 797 (2026) across 169.6 km², or 4.7 people per km². It ranks 1,820 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 797 residents
- 169.6 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 1,078 m
Krimml in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Krimml ranks No. 102 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 173.0 in Krimml, compared with an average of 106.2 in Salzburg and 92.6 nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 10.1% in Krimml, compared with an average of 4.3% in Salzburg and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 31.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 1,015 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,749 football pitches.
- Its population density is 23.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wald im Pinzgau, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neukirchen am Großvenediger (2,671 residents), 7.9 km away.
Population of Krimml over time
Krimml had 833 residents in 2016 and 797 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 842 |
| 2022 | 837 |
| 2023 | 815 |
| 2024 | 820 |
| 2025 | 821 |
| 2026 | 797 |
All indicators for Krimml
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 | Krimml | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 730 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Krimml | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 325 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,816 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.53 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 376 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Krimml | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 130 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,236 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 142 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,254 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 173.0 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 30 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 186 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,055 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 233.4 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 27 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,274 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 56 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 18 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,939 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Krimml | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.2% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,848 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 10.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 33 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 356 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,417 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Krimml | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 49.6% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,899 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Krimml | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.5% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 404 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 236 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,806 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Krimml | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Krimml
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services31.5% ×4.3
- Wholesale and retail trade17.9% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×1.0
- Information and communication11.4% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
- Construction4.3% ×0.6
- Manufacturing3.8% ×0.6
- Real estate3.8% ×2.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Krimml
Where is Krimml?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Krimml?
Krimml has 797 residents (2026), ranking 1,820 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Krimml?
Krimml covers 169.6 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Krimml growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Krimml went from 833 to 797, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Krimml?
Krimml is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.218, longitude 12.173.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Krimml?
In Krimml, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 173.0 (2024), ranking 30 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Krimml?
In Krimml, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 10.1% (2024), ranking 33 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Krimml?
In Krimml, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 1,015 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Krimml?
The nearest to Krimml are Wald im Pinzgau (4.8 km), Neukirchen am Großvenediger (7.9 km), Gerlos (13 km), Bramberg am Wildkogel (15 km), Hollersbach im Pinzgau (19 km).