Mühlbach am Hochkönig: population and statistics
Mühlbach am Hochkönig has a population of 1,400 (2026) across 51.7 km², or 27.1 people per km². It ranks 1,363 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,400 residents
- 51.7 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 856 m
Mühlbach am Hochkönig in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Mühlbach am Hochkönig ranks No. 88 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.2% in Mühlbach am Hochkönig, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 10.4% in Mühlbach am Hochkönig, compared with an average of 14.3% in Salzburg and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 42.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Median age”.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,241 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Veit im Pongau (4,026 residents), 5.7 km away.
Population of Mühlbach am Hochkönig over time
Mühlbach am Hochkönig had 1,500 residents in 2016 and 1,400 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,444 |
| 2022 | 1,426 |
| 2023 | 1,400 |
| 2024 | 1,415 |
| 2025 | 1,403 |
| 2026 | 1,400 |
All indicators for Mühlbach am Hochkönig
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 | Mühlbach am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,923 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 421 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 212 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mühlbach am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 612 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,305 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mühlbach am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 124 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,294 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 136 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,300 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 789 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 143 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,295 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.1 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 846 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 445 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 670 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,876 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 698 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mühlbach am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.9% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,720 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 85 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 514 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,164 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.8 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 787 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mühlbach am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.9% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,765 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mühlbach am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.3% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 398 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,398 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mühlbach am Hochkönig | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.4% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 271 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.2% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,959 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services42.3% ×5.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.0% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.3% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
- Construction4.2% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mühlbach am Hochkönig?
Mühlbach am Hochkönig has 1,400 residents (2026), ranking 1,363 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mühlbach am Hochkönig?
Mühlbach am Hochkönig covers 51.7 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Mühlbach am Hochkönig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mühlbach am Hochkönig went from 1,500 to 1,400, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Mühlbach am Hochkönig?
Mühlbach am Hochkönig is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.377, longitude 13.126.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Mühlbach am Hochkönig?
In Mühlbach am Hochkönig, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.2% (2024), ranking 1,959 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Mühlbach am Hochkönig?
In Mühlbach am Hochkönig, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.4% (2026), ranking 1,923 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mühlbach am Hochkönig?
In Mühlbach am Hochkönig, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mühlbach am Hochkönig?
The nearest to Mühlbach am Hochkönig are St. Veit im Pongau (5.7 km), St. Johann im Pongau (6.4 km), Schwarzach im Pongau (6.4 km), Goldegg (7.5 km), Bischofshofen (8.3 km).