Mittersill: population and statistics
Mittersill has a population of 5,720 (2026) across 132.1 km², or 43.3 people per km². It ranks 219 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,720 residents
- 132.1 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 1,300 m
Mittersill in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Mittersill ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 46.4% in Mittersill, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 22.2% in Mittersill, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 28° generates about 892 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,503 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hollersbach im Pinzgau, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zell am See (10,217 residents), 26 km away.
Population of Mittersill over time
Mittersill had 5,421 residents in 2016 and 5,720 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,575 |
| 2022 | 5,710 |
| 2023 | 5,804 |
| 2024 | 5,763 |
| 2025 | 5,723 |
| 2026 | 5,720 |
All indicators for Mittersill
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 | Mittersill | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,442 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mittersill | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,378 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 235 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mittersill | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 553 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 159 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 640 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 164 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.7 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 383 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 705 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 174 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.3 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 335 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 601 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 360 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 654 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,570 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mittersill | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 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) | 3,804 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 161 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 66.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 190 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mittersill | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 46.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,922 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mittersill | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.2% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 117 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,599 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 222 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mittersill | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.7% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mittersill
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services12.4% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Construction9.1% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Mittersill
Where is Mittersill?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mittersill?
Mittersill has 5,720 residents (2026), ranking 219 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mittersill?
Mittersill covers 132.1 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Mittersill growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mittersill went from 5,421 to 5,720, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Mittersill?
Mittersill is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.267, longitude 12.467.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Mittersill?
In Mittersill, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 46.4% (2024), ranking 1,922 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Mittersill?
In Mittersill, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 22.2% (2024), ranking 117 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mittersill?
In Mittersill, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 28° produces about 892 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mittersill?
The nearest to Mittersill are Hollersbach im Pinzgau (3.8 km), Stuhlfelden (5.1 km), Uttendorf (7.5 km), Bramberg am Wildkogel (9.0 km), Jochberg (13 km).