Lofer: population and statistics
Lofer has a population of 2,104 (2026) across 55.7 km², or 37.8 people per km². It ranks 916 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,104 residents
- 55.7 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 626 m
Lofer in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Lofer ranks No. 73 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 50.0% in Lofer, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 133.1 in Lofer, compared with an average of 106.2 in Salzburg and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 23.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,099 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,800 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Martin bei Lofer, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fieberbrunn (4,588 residents), 17 km away.
Population of Lofer over time
Lofer had 2,034 residents in 2016 and 2,104 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,093 |
| 2022 | 2,102 |
| 2023 | 2,103 |
| 2024 | 2,096 |
| 2025 | 2,107 |
| 2026 | 2,104 |
All indicators for Lofer
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 | Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 835 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 959 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 251 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 578 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 281 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 574 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 133.1 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 134 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 289 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 645 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 137.4 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 180 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 442 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 679 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,138 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,196 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 981 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 694 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.5 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 484 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 50.0% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,897 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.0% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 261 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 575 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 967 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.7% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 234 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lofer
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services23.0% ×3.1
- Wholesale and retail trade17.4% ×0.8
- Information and communication9.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Lofer
Where is Lofer?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lofer?
Lofer has 2,104 residents (2026), ranking 916 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lofer?
Lofer covers 55.7 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Lofer growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lofer went from 2,034 to 2,104, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Lofer?
Lofer is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.586, longitude 12.694.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Lofer?
In Lofer, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 50.0% (2024), ranking 1,897 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lofer?
In Lofer, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 133.1 (2024), ranking 134 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lofer?
In Lofer, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,099 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lofer?
The nearest to Lofer are St. Martin bei Lofer (2.2 km), Unken (7.6 km), Weißbach bei Lofer (8.8 km), Waidring (9.8 km), St. Ulrich am Pillersee (11 km).