Piesendorf: population and statistics
Piesendorf has a population of 3,839 (2026) across 51.0 km², or 75.3 people per km². It ranks 411 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,839 residents
- 51.0 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 1,266 m
Piesendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Piesendorf ranks No. 39 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.0% in Piesendorf, compared with an average of 61.1% in Salzburg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,045 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,137 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kaprun, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zell am See (10,217 residents), 8.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,180 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Piesendorf over time
Piesendorf had 3,776 residents in 2016 and 3,839 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,809 |
| 2022 | 3,843 |
| 2023 | 3,851 |
| 2024 | 3,863 |
| 2025 | 3,863 |
| 2026 | 3,839 |
All indicators for Piesendorf
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 | Piesendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 919 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Piesendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,567 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 444 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Piesendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 325 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 404 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 361 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 421 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.7 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 908 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 392 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 449 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) | 516 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 507 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 853 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,412 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Piesendorf | 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) | 3.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,670 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 406 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Piesendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Piesendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.1% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 497 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,149 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 387 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Piesendorf | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.0% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 331 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.7% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Piesendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services12.7% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication10.6% ×1.4
- Other service activities9.9% ×1.2
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Piesendorf
Where is Piesendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Piesendorf?
Piesendorf has 3,839 residents (2026), ranking 411 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Piesendorf?
Piesendorf covers 51.0 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Piesendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Piesendorf went from 3,776 to 3,839, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Piesendorf?
Piesendorf is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.267, longitude 12.717.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Piesendorf?
In Piesendorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.0% (2024), ranking 331 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Families: what is the figure for Piesendorf?
In Piesendorf, “Families” stands at 1,149 (2024), ranking 387 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Piesendorf?
In Piesendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,045 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Piesendorf?
The nearest to Piesendorf are Kaprun (3.3 km), Niedernsill (5.4 km), Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße (7.5 km), Zell am See (8.8 km), Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße (9.4 km).