Radstadt: population and statistics
Radstadt has a population of 5,065 (2026) across 60.9 km², or 83.2 people per km². It ranks 270 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,065 residents
- 60.9 km²
- 83 people/km²
- 822 m
Radstadt in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Radstadt ranks No. 24 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,397 € in Radstadt, compared with an average of 895 € in Salzburg and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 22.2% in Radstadt, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,527 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Altenmarkt im Pongau, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bischofshofen (10,804 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Radstadt over time
Radstadt had 4,941 residents in 2016 and 5,065 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,878 |
| 2022 | 4,881 |
| 2023 | 4,947 |
| 2024 | 5,042 |
| 2025 | 5,043 |
| 2026 | 5,065 |
All indicators for Radstadt
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 | Radstadt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,641 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Radstadt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,082 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 288 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Radstadt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 516 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 180 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 603 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 180 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119.5 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 275 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 576 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 240 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.7 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 527 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 552 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 441 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,397 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 85 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Radstadt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 927 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 243 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,655 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 242 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 52.6 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 368 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Radstadt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 56.2% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,850 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Radstadt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.2% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 117 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,390 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 290 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Radstadt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.7% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,312 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: Radstadt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services13.6% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.6% ×1.1
- Construction9.1% ×1.4
- Information and communication8.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Radstadt
Where is Radstadt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Radstadt?
Radstadt has 5,065 residents (2026), ranking 270 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Radstadt?
Radstadt covers 60.9 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Radstadt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Radstadt went from 4,941 to 5,065, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Radstadt?
Radstadt is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.383, longitude 13.467.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Radstadt?
In Radstadt, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,397 € (2019), ranking 85 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Radstadt?
In Radstadt, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 22.2% (2024), ranking 117 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Radstadt?
In Radstadt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Radstadt?
The nearest to Radstadt are Altenmarkt im Pongau (4.2 km), Eben im Pongau (5.4 km), Forstau (6.3 km), Filzmoos (6.9 km), Flachau (7.2 km).