Maishofen: population and statistics
Maishofen has a population of 3,686 (2026) across 29.6 km², or 125 people per km². It ranks 440 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,686 residents
- 29.6 km²
- 125 people/km²
- 762 m
Maishofen in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Maishofen ranks No. 44 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 162 € in Maishofen, compared with an average of 895 € in Salzburg and 1,719 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 70.2 in Maishofen, compared with an average of 58.6 in Salzburg and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,126 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,140 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zell am See (10,217 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,504 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Maishofen over time
Maishofen had 3,526 residents in 2016 and 3,686 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,639 |
| 2022 | 3,620 |
| 2023 | 3,666 |
| 2024 | 3,663 |
| 2025 | 3,667 |
| 2026 | 3,686 |
All indicators for Maishofen
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 | Maishofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.0% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,429 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maishofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,507 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 470 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maishofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 335 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 390 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 374 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 405 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.2 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 630 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 433 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 394 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.5 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 433 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 686 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 266 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 162 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,876 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maishofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,567 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 249 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 70.2 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 165 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maishofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.1% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,604 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Maishofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.8% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 384 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,022 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 460 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Maishofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.3% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Maishofen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services10.5% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.3% ×1.5
- Construction9.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Maishofen
Where is Maishofen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maishofen?
Maishofen has 3,686 residents (2026), ranking 440 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Maishofen?
Maishofen covers 29.6 km², with a density of 125 people per km².
Is the population of Maishofen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maishofen went from 3,526 to 3,686, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Maishofen?
Maishofen is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.350, longitude 12.800.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Maishofen?
In Maishofen, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 162 € (2019), ranking 1,876 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Maishofen?
In Maishofen, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 70.2 (2024), ranking 165 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maishofen?
In Maishofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,126 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maishofen?
The nearest to Maishofen are Zell am See (3.0 km), Viehhofen (6.5 km), Leogang (8.3 km), Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer (8.4 km), Kaprun (9.1 km).