Rußbach am Paß Gschütt: population and statistics
Rußbach am Paß Gschütt has a population of 784 (2026) across 34.1 km², or 23.0 people per km². It ranks 1,829 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 784 residents
- 34.1 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 806 m
Rußbach am Paß Gschütt in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Rußbach am Paß Gschütt ranks No. 104 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.5% in Rußbach am Paß Gschütt, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,772 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gosau (1,853 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rußbach am Paß Gschütt over time
Rußbach am Paß Gschütt had 791 residents in 2016 and 784 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 775 |
| 2022 | 778 |
| 2023 | 783 |
| 2024 | 772 |
| 2025 | 772 |
| 2026 | 784 |
All indicators for Rußbach am Paß Gschütt
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 | Rußbach am Paß Gschütt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 669 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rußbach am Paß Gschütt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 316 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,833 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rußbach am Paß Gschütt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 63 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,835 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 71 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,830 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.4 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 982 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 97 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,668 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.7 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 328 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 481 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 581 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 953 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,330 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rußbach am Paß Gschütt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 228 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,701 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.3 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,122 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rußbach am Paß Gschütt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,408 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rußbach am Paß Gschütt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.6% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,123 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 229 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,821 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rußbach am Paß Gschütt | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.7% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 234 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.5% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,865 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rußbach am Paß Gschütt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services14.6% ×2.0
- Manufacturing13.5% ×2.2
- Information and communication9.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.7
- Finance and insurance7.3% ×2.8
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Construction4.2% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rußbach am Paß Gschütt?
Rußbach am Paß Gschütt has 784 residents (2026), ranking 1,829 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rußbach am Paß Gschütt?
Rußbach am Paß Gschütt covers 34.1 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Rußbach am Paß Gschütt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rußbach am Paß Gschütt went from 791 to 784, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Rußbach am Paß Gschütt?
Rußbach am Paß Gschütt is in Salzburg. It belongs to Hallein (district). Latitude 47.592, longitude 13.467.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Rußbach am Paß Gschütt?
In Rußbach am Paß Gschütt, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.5% (2024), ranking 1,865 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Private households: what is the figure for Rußbach am Paß Gschütt?
In Rußbach am Paß Gschütt, “Private households” stands at 316 (2024), ranking 1,833 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rußbach am Paß Gschütt?
In Rußbach am Paß Gschütt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rußbach am Paß Gschütt?
The nearest to Rußbach am Paß Gschütt are Gosau (5.1 km), Annaberg-Lungötz (9.1 km), Abtenau (11 km), Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee (13 km), Hallstatt (14 km).