Neukirchen am Großvenediger: population and statistics
Neukirchen am Großvenediger has a population of 2,671 (2026) across 166.1 km², or 16.1 people per km². It ranks 694 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,671 residents
- 166.1 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 891 m
Neukirchen am Großvenediger in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Neukirchen am Großvenediger ranks No. 66 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,652 € in Neukirchen am Großvenediger, compared with an average of 895 € in Salzburg and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 54.7% in Neukirchen am Großvenediger, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,073 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Municipal debt per inhabitant”.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,261 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wald im Pinzgau, 3.8 km away.
Population of Neukirchen am Großvenediger over time
Neukirchen am Großvenediger had 2,501 residents in 2016 and 2,671 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,580 |
| 2022 | 2,586 |
| 2023 | 2,661 |
| 2024 | 2,683 |
| 2025 | 2,685 |
| 2026 | 2,671 |
All indicators for Neukirchen am Großvenediger
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 | Neukirchen am Großvenediger | 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) | 21.3% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,152 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neukirchen am Großvenediger | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,060 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 731 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neukirchen am Großvenediger | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 287 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 487 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 327 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 467 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.7 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 239 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 417 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 412 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 156.1 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 97 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 575 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 404 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,652 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 38 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neukirchen am Großvenediger | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 166 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,143 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 605 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.6 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 596 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neukirchen am Großvenediger | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 54.7% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,868 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neukirchen am Großvenediger | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.4% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 668 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 777 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 682 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neukirchen am Großvenediger | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.5% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 258 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neukirchen am Großvenediger
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.8% ×3.1
- Wholesale and retail trade17.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication11.3% ×1.5
- Construction8.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities7.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neukirchen am Großvenediger?
Neukirchen am Großvenediger has 2,671 residents (2026), ranking 694 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neukirchen am Großvenediger?
Neukirchen am Großvenediger covers 166.1 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Neukirchen am Großvenediger growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neukirchen am Großvenediger went from 2,501 to 2,671, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Neukirchen am Großvenediger?
Neukirchen am Großvenediger is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.250, longitude 12.267.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Neukirchen am Großvenediger?
In Neukirchen am Großvenediger, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,652 € (2019), ranking 38 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Neukirchen am Großvenediger?
In Neukirchen am Großvenediger, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 54.7% (2024), ranking 1,868 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neukirchen am Großvenediger?
In Neukirchen am Großvenediger, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,073 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neukirchen am Großvenediger?
The nearest to Neukirchen am Großvenediger are Wald im Pinzgau (3.8 km), Bramberg am Wildkogel (6.6 km), Krimml (7.9 km), Hollersbach im Pinzgau (11 km), Mittersill (15 km).