Lend: population and statistics
Lend has a population of 1,276 (2026) across 29.4 km², or 43.4 people per km². It ranks 1,464 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,276 residents
- 29.4 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 692 m
Lend in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Lend ranks No. 90 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 7.6% in Lend, compared with an average of 4.3% in Salzburg and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 7.2% in Lend, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,113 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,113 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Goldegg (2,766 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,452 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lend over time
Lend had 1,355 residents in 2016 and 1,276 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,261 |
| 2022 | 1,280 |
| 2023 | 1,261 |
| 2024 | 1,291 |
| 2025 | 1,288 |
| 2026 | 1,276 |
All indicators for Lend
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 | Lend | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lend | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 531 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,452 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lend | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 103 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 112 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,491 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,150 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 120 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,485 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.0 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,137 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 476 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 591 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 845 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,420 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lend | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.4% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,842 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 97 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 505 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,174 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lend | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.6% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,396 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lend | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.1% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 313 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 356 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,516 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lend | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.7% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,140 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.2% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,763 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lend
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services20.3% ×2.7
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Information and communication8.5% ×1.1
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
- Other service activities5.1% ×0.6
- Health and social work4.2% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Lend
Where is Lend?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lend?
Lend has 1,276 residents (2026), ranking 1,464 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lend?
Lend covers 29.4 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Lend growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lend went from 1,355 to 1,276, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Lend?
Lend is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.300, longitude 13.050.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Lend?
In Lend, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 7.6% (2024), ranking 97 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Lend?
In Lend, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 7.2% (2024), ranking 1,763 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lend?
In Lend, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,113 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lend?
The nearest to Lend are Goldegg (3.1 km), Taxenbach (6.5 km), Dorfgastein (7.7 km), Schwarzach im Pongau (7.9 km), Dienten am Hochkönig (8.3 km).