Pfarrwerfen: population and statistics
Pfarrwerfen has a population of 2,630 (2026) across 38.2 km², or 68.9 people per km². It ranks 701 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,630 residents
- 38.2 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 547 m
Pfarrwerfen in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Pfarrwerfen ranks No. 67 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.5% in Pfarrwerfen, compared with an average of 77.1% in Salzburg and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 18.2% in Pfarrwerfen, compared with an average of 14.3% in Salzburg and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,349 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Werfen, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bischofshofen (10,804 residents), 4.7 km away.
Population of Pfarrwerfen over time
Pfarrwerfen had 2,211 residents in 2016 and 2,630 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,511 |
| 2022 | 2,541 |
| 2023 | 2,535 |
| 2024 | 2,563 |
| 2025 | 2,614 |
| 2026 | 2,630 |
All indicators for Pfarrwerfen
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 | Pfarrwerfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 69 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,674 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,901 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pfarrwerfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 963 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 825 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.66 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 124 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pfarrwerfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 250 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 581 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 273 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 598 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.6 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 565 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 242 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 786 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.0 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,201 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 316 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,104 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,749 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 786 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pfarrwerfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.5% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 54 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 866 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 778 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.2 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 950 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pfarrwerfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.8% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,194 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Pfarrwerfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.3% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 885 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 750 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 712 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Pfarrwerfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.1% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Pfarrwerfen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Construction9.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Pfarrwerfen
Where is Pfarrwerfen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pfarrwerfen?
Pfarrwerfen has 2,630 residents (2026), ranking 701 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Pfarrwerfen?
Pfarrwerfen covers 38.2 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Pfarrwerfen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pfarrwerfen went from 2,211 to 2,630, a change of +19.0%.
Where is Pfarrwerfen?
Pfarrwerfen is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.458, longitude 13.206.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Pfarrwerfen?
In Pfarrwerfen, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.5% (2024), ranking 54 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Pfarrwerfen?
In Pfarrwerfen, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.2% (2026), ranking 69 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pfarrwerfen?
In Pfarrwerfen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pfarrwerfen?
The nearest to Pfarrwerfen are Werfen (2.2 km), Werfenweng (4.0 km), Bischofshofen (4.7 km), Hüttau (9.0 km), Mühlbach am Hochkönig (11 km).