Saalbach-Hinterglemm: population and statistics
Saalbach-Hinterglemm has a population of 2,864 (2026) across 125.6 km², or 22.8 people per km². It ranks 635 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,864 residents
- 125.6 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 1,353 m
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Saalbach-Hinterglemm ranks No. 59 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 25.5% in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 234.9 in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, compared with an average of 106.2 in Salzburg and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 45.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 971 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,594 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Viehhofen, 6.5 km away.
Population of Saalbach-Hinterglemm over time
Saalbach-Hinterglemm had 2,886 residents in 2016 and 2,864 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,827 |
| 2022 | 2,837 |
| 2023 | 2,881 |
| 2024 | 2,911 |
| 2025 | 2,881 |
| 2026 | 2,864 |
All indicators for Saalbach-Hinterglemm
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 | Saalbach-Hinterglemm | 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) | 20.3% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saalbach-Hinterglemm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,344 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 545 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saalbach-Hinterglemm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 611 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 136 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 675 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 145 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 234.9 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 10 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 793 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 148 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 276.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 15 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,700 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 28 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,053 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 269 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saalbach-Hinterglemm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 68.2% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,932 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 14.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 11 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,046 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 323 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 71.2 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 158 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Saalbach-Hinterglemm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 25.5% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,975 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Saalbach-Hinterglemm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.2% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 90 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 781 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 675 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Saalbach-Hinterglemm | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.4% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 978 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.4% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Saalbach-Hinterglemm
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services45.6% ×6.2
- Professional, scientific and technical17.9% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×0.4
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.8% ×0.6
- Construction3.5% ×0.5
- Manufacturing2.9% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saalbach-Hinterglemm?
Saalbach-Hinterglemm has 2,864 residents (2026), ranking 635 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Saalbach-Hinterglemm?
Saalbach-Hinterglemm covers 125.6 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Saalbach-Hinterglemm growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Saalbach-Hinterglemm went from 2,886 to 2,864, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Saalbach-Hinterglemm?
Saalbach-Hinterglemm is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.383, longitude 12.633.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Saalbach-Hinterglemm?
In Saalbach-Hinterglemm, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 25.5% (2024), ranking 1,975 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saalbach-Hinterglemm?
In Saalbach-Hinterglemm, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 234.9 (2024), ranking 10 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saalbach-Hinterglemm?
In Saalbach-Hinterglemm, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 971 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saalbach-Hinterglemm?
The nearest to Saalbach-Hinterglemm are Viehhofen (6.5 km), Leogang (9.5 km), Hochfilzen (9.6 km), Fieberbrunn (11 km), Niedernsill (11 km).