Plainfeld: population and statistics
Plainfeld has a population of 1,302 (2026) across 5.2 km², or 248 people per km². It ranks 1,443 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,302 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 248 people/km²
- 626 m
Plainfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Plainfeld ranks No. 89 by population.
Share of women: 48.1% in Plainfeld, compared with an average of 51.0% in Salzburg and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 17.7% in Plainfeld, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,101 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 735 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hof bei Salzburg (3,655 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,404 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Plainfeld over time
Plainfeld had 1,238 residents in 2016 and 1,302 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,261 |
| 2022 | 1,271 |
| 2023 | 1,305 |
| 2024 | 1,296 |
| 2025 | 1,291 |
| 2026 | 1,302 |
All indicators for Plainfeld
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 | Plainfeld | 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) | 19.6% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.1% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,877 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plainfeld | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 554 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,414 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plainfeld | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 116 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,370 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 128 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,376 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.7 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 738 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 141 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,304 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.3 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 657 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 425 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 730 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 351 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,777 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plainfeld | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 345 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,438 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.6 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,264 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Plainfeld | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.6% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 522 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Plainfeld | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.3% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 372 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,464 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Plainfeld | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.7% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 183 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Plainfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical16.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication13.5% ×1.8
- Construction12.1% ×1.8
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services2.8% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Plainfeld
Where is Plainfeld?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plainfeld?
Plainfeld has 1,302 residents (2026), ranking 1,443 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Plainfeld?
Plainfeld covers 5.2 km², with a density of 248 people per km².
Is the population of Plainfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Plainfeld went from 1,238 to 1,302, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Plainfeld?
Plainfeld is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.833, longitude 13.183.
Share of women: what is the figure for Plainfeld?
In Plainfeld, “Share of women” stands at 48.1% (2026), ranking 1,877 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Plainfeld?
In Plainfeld, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 17.7% (2024), ranking 183 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Plainfeld?
In Plainfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,101 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Plainfeld?
The nearest to Plainfeld are Hof bei Salzburg (3.1 km), Koppl (3.5 km), Thalgau (5.3 km), Ebenau (5.7 km), Eugendorf (5.8 km).