Oberalm: population and statistics
Oberalm has a population of 4,374 (2026) across 6.4 km², or 684 people per km². It ranks 341 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,374 residents
- 6.4 km²
- 684 people/km²
- 448 m
Oberalm in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Oberalm ranks No. 31 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 0 € in Oberalm, compared with an average of 895 € in Salzburg and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 22.6% in Oberalm, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 895 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Puch bei Hallein, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hallein (21,607 residents), 3.9 km away.
Population of Oberalm over time
Oberalm had 4,287 residents in 2016 and 4,374 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,462 |
| 2022 | 4,404 |
| 2023 | 4,381 |
| 2024 | 4,354 |
| 2025 | 4,392 |
| 2026 | 4,374 |
All indicators for Oberalm
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 | Oberalm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 730 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 919 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberalm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,908 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 326 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberalm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 347 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 374 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 392 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 373 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.4 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,075 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 468 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 344 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.0 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 696 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 275 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,287 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 0 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberalm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,248 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 551 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.5 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,164 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oberalm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.3% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberalm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.7% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 390 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,222 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 353 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oberalm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.8% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,806 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 22.6% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 74 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Oberalm
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Construction11.4% ×1.7
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Information and communication9.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberalm
Where is Oberalm?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberalm?
Oberalm has 4,374 residents (2026), ranking 341 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oberalm?
Oberalm covers 6.4 km², with a density of 684 people per km².
Is the population of Oberalm growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oberalm went from 4,287 to 4,374, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Oberalm?
Oberalm is in Salzburg. It belongs to Hallein (district). Latitude 47.700, longitude 13.100.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Oberalm?
In Oberalm, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 0 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Oberalm?
In Oberalm, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 22.6% (2024), ranking 74 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberalm?
In Oberalm, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberalm?
The nearest to Oberalm are Puch bei Hallein (1.9 km), Adnet (2.3 km), Hallein (3.9 km), Bad Vigaun (4.5 km), Anif (6.1 km).