Obertrum am See: population and statistics
Obertrum am See has a population of 4,984 (2026) across 21.3 km², or 234 people per km². It ranks 280 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,984 residents
- 21.3 km²
- 234 people/km²
- 625 m
Obertrum am See in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Obertrum am See ranks No. 25 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.9% in Obertrum am See, compared with an average of 4.3% in Salzburg and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,986 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Nußdorf am Haunsberg, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seekirchen am Wallersee (11,722 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,628 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Obertrum am See over time
Obertrum am See had 4,700 residents in 2016 and 4,984 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,956 |
| 2022 | 4,979 |
| 2023 | 4,958 |
| 2024 | 5,022 |
| 2025 | 5,036 |
| 2026 | 4,984 |
All indicators for Obertrum am See
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 | Obertrum am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,445 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obertrum am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,112 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 283 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obertrum am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 445 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 228 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 495 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 247 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.6 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 741 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 569 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 247 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.2 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 519 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 423 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 734 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,282 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,079 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obertrum am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.1% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,034 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 327 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.5 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 659 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Obertrum am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,300 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Obertrum am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.4% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 668 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,403 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 282 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Obertrum am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.7% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 703 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.2% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 367 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Obertrum am See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical15.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication9.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Obertrum am See
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obertrum am See?
Obertrum am See has 4,984 residents (2026), ranking 280 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Obertrum am See?
Obertrum am See covers 21.3 km², with a density of 234 people per km².
Is the population of Obertrum am See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Obertrum am See went from 4,700 to 4,984, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Obertrum am See?
Obertrum am See is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.931, longitude 13.048.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Obertrum am See?
In Obertrum am See, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.9% (2024), ranking 1,759 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Obertrum am See?
In Obertrum am See, “Enterprises” stands at 445 (2024), ranking 228 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Obertrum am See?
In Obertrum am See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Obertrum am See?
The nearest to Obertrum am See are Nußdorf am Haunsberg (4.2 km), Seeham (4.7 km), Mattsee (5.9 km), Seekirchen am Wallersee (7.2 km), Elixhausen (7.3 km).