Mattsee: population and statistics
Mattsee has a population of 3,561 (2026) across 24.6 km², or 144 people per km². It ranks 464 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,561 residents
- 24.6 km²
- 144 people/km²
- 514 m
Mattsee in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Mattsee ranks No. 47 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 21.9% in Mattsee, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Share of women: 52.1% in Mattsee, compared with an average of 51.0% in Salzburg and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,451 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Seeham, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seekirchen am Wallersee (11,722 residents), 8.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mattsee over time
Mattsee had 3,170 residents in 2016 and 3,561 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,446 |
| 2022 | 3,466 |
| 2023 | 3,499 |
| 2024 | 3,532 |
| 2025 | 3,538 |
| 2026 | 3,561 |
All indicators for Mattsee
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 | Mattsee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 691 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 793 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mattsee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,578 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 438 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mattsee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 301 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 453 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 336 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 454 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 847 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 410 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 420 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.1 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 497 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 431 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 718 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,491 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 938 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mattsee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.9% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 624 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,064 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 644 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.2 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,094 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mattsee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.9% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,188 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mattsee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.9% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 439 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 993 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 484 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mattsee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.4% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,621 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 21.9% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 85 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mattsee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical16.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities14.0% ×1.6
- Information and communication10.6% ×1.4
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Mattsee
Where is Mattsee?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mattsee?
Mattsee has 3,561 residents (2026), ranking 464 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mattsee?
Mattsee covers 24.6 km², with a density of 144 people per km².
Is the population of Mattsee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mattsee went from 3,170 to 3,561, a change of +12.3%.
Where is Mattsee?
Mattsee is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.970, longitude 13.104.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Mattsee?
In Mattsee, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 21.9% (2024), ranking 85 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Mattsee?
In Mattsee, “Share of women” stands at 52.1% (2026), ranking 99 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mattsee?
In Mattsee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mattsee?
The nearest to Mattsee are Seeham (1.9 km), Schleedorf (4.1 km), Perwang am Grabensee (4.3 km), Berndorf bei Salzburg (4.3 km), Palting (5.5 km).