Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer: population and statistics
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer has a population of 17,360 (2026) across 118.5 km², or 146 people per km². It ranks 34 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,360 residents
- 118.5 km²
- 146 people/km²
- 744 m
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer ranks No. 3 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 18.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,223 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,602 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Salzburg (157,834 residents), 44 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,892 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer over time
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer had 16,400 residents in 2016 and 17,360 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,790 |
| 2022 | 16,961 |
| 2023 | 17,123 |
| 2024 | 17,273 |
| 2025 | 17,299 |
| 2026 | 17,360 |
All indicators for Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
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 | Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,204 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 7,749 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 35 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,536 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 28 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,773 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 28 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.5 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 620 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 2,064 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 30 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 409 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 424 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 731 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 497 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,690 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,682 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 68 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 543 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 47.2% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,913 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.9% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 158 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 4,899 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 31 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.4% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,197 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.6% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 678 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work18.6% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade16.8% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication9.5% ×1.3
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer?
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer has 17,360 residents (2026), ranking 34 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer?
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer covers 118.5 km², with a density of 146 people per km².
Is the population of Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer went from 16,400 to 17,360, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer?
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.427, longitude 12.848.
Families: what is the figure for Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer?
In Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, “Families” stands at 4,899 (2024), ranking 31 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer?
In Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, “Enterprises” stands at 1,536 (2024), ranking 28 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer?
In Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,223 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer?
The nearest to Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer are Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer (6.2 km), Leogang (7.5 km), Maishofen (9.3 km), Viehhofen (12 km), Zell am See (12 km).