Kuchl: population and statistics
Kuchl has a population of 7,557 (2026) across 47.2 km², or 160 people per km². It ranks 145 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,557 residents
- 47.2 km²
- 160 people/km²
- 466 m
Kuchl in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Kuchl ranks No. 10 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,100 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,605 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Golling an der Salzach, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hallein (21,607 residents), 6.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,400 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kuchl over time
Kuchl had 7,118 residents in 2016 and 7,557 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,384 |
| 2022 | 7,470 |
| 2023 | 7,475 |
| 2024 | 7,467 |
| 2025 | 7,512 |
| 2026 | 7,557 |
All indicators for Kuchl
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 | Kuchl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.9% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,653 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,681 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kuchl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,000 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 171 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kuchl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 596 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 142 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 656 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 155 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.6 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,140 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 681 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 183 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.1 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,293 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 433 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 711 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 225 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,838 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kuchl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.4% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 511 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,237 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 195 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.2 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kuchl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.5% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,544 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kuchl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.8% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 619 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,081 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 152 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kuchl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.0% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.0% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 216 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kuchl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing10.8% ×1.8
- Other service activities9.9% ×1.2
- Information and communication9.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Kuchl
Where is Kuchl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kuchl?
Kuchl has 7,557 residents (2026), ranking 145 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kuchl?
Kuchl covers 47.2 km², with a density of 160 people per km².
Is the population of Kuchl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kuchl went from 7,118 to 7,557, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Kuchl?
Kuchl is in Salzburg. It belongs to Hallein (district). Latitude 47.628, longitude 13.147.
Families: what is the figure for Kuchl?
In Kuchl, “Families” stands at 2,081 (2024), ranking 152 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Kuchl?
In Kuchl, “Enterprises” stands at 596 (2024), ranking 142 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kuchl?
In Kuchl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,100 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kuchl?
The nearest to Kuchl are Golling an der Salzach (3.4 km), St. Koloman (3.7 km), Bad Vigaun (4.4 km), Scheffau am Tennengebirge (6.2 km), Hallein (6.5 km).