Lessach: population and statistics
Lessach has a population of 535 (2026) across 72.3 km², or 7.4 people per km². It ranks 1,970 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 535 residents
- 72.3 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 1,265 m
Lessach in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Lessach ranks No. 111 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 86 € in Lessach, compared with an average of 645 € in Salzburg and 564 € nationally.
Share of women: 47.3% in Lessach, compared with an average of 51.0% in Salzburg and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,252 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,123 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Göriach, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mariapfarr (2,501 residents), 6.3 km away.
Population of Lessach over time
Lessach had 572 residents in 2016 and 535 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 533 |
| 2022 | 541 |
| 2023 | 547 |
| 2024 | 550 |
| 2025 | 542 |
| 2026 | 535 |
All indicators for Lessach
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 | Lessach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.3% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,946 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lessach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 208 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,980 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.63 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 164 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lessach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 49 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,936 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 51 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,955 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.2 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 921 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 28 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 2,053 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.3 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,968 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 86 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,968 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,969 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 659 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lessach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.4% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 76 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,028 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.9 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lessach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.8% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 500 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lessach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.5% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 160 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,959 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lessach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.2% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 444 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.4% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,550 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lessach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.2% ×3.0
- Professional, scientific and technical18.5% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade11.1% ×0.5
- Information and communication11.1% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services11.1% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.4% ×6.8
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Construction3.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Lessach
Where is Lessach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lessach?
Lessach has 535 residents (2026), ranking 1,970 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lessach?
Lessach covers 72.3 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Lessach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lessach went from 572 to 535, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Lessach?
Lessach is in Salzburg. It belongs to Tamsweg (district). Latitude 47.183, longitude 13.800.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Lessach?
In Lessach, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 86 € (2019), ranking 1,968 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Lessach?
In Lessach, “Share of women” stands at 47.3% (2026), ranking 1,946 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lessach?
In Lessach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,252 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lessach?
The nearest to Lessach are Göriach (2.8 km), St. Andrä im Lungau (3.8 km), Mariapfarr (6.3 km), Tamsweg (7.4 km), Weißpriach (7.8 km).