Mariapfarr: population and statistics
Mariapfarr has a population of 2,501 (2026) across 47.4 km², or 52.8 people per km². It ranks 747 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,501 residents
- 47.4 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 1,073 m
Mariapfarr in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Mariapfarr ranks No. 69 by population.
Share of people under 15: 11.9% in Mariapfarr, compared with an average of 14.3% in Salzburg and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,290 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,636 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Weißpriach, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tamsweg (5,719 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,160 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mariapfarr over time
Mariapfarr had 2,380 residents in 2016 and 2,501 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,389 |
| 2022 | 2,449 |
| 2023 | 2,475 |
| 2024 | 2,495 |
| 2025 | 2,507 |
| 2026 | 2,501 |
All indicators for Mariapfarr
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 | Mariapfarr | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,758 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.7% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 275 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mariapfarr | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 931 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 862 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.63 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 164 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mariapfarr | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 235 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 629 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 260 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.0 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 580 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 250 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 758 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.0 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 922 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 286 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,238 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,042 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,262 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mariapfarr | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 726 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 916 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.1 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,135 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mariapfarr | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.1% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,420 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mariapfarr | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.0% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 690 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 787 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mariapfarr | 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) | 12.0% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 792 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mariapfarr
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities17.1% ×2.0
- Accommodation and food services13.8% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.3% ×1.5
- Information and communication8.1% ×1.1
- Construction7.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Mariapfarr
Where is Mariapfarr?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mariapfarr?
Mariapfarr has 2,501 residents (2026), ranking 747 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mariapfarr?
Mariapfarr covers 47.4 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Mariapfarr growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mariapfarr went from 2,380 to 2,501, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Mariapfarr?
Mariapfarr is in Salzburg. It belongs to Tamsweg (district). Latitude 47.150, longitude 13.733.
Average household size: what is the figure for Mariapfarr?
In Mariapfarr, “Average household size” stands at 2.63 persons (2024), ranking 164 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Mariapfarr?
In Mariapfarr, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.9% (2026), ranking 1,758 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mariapfarr?
In Mariapfarr, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,290 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mariapfarr?
The nearest to Mariapfarr are Weißpriach (3.1 km), Mauterndorf (3.4 km), Göriach (3.6 km), Unternberg (4.2 km), St. Andrä im Lungau (4.8 km).