Salzburg: population and statistics
Salzburg has a population of 157,834 (2026) across 65.7 km², or 2,403 people per km². It ranks 4 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 157,834 residents
- 65.7 km²
- 2,403 people/km²
- 433 m
Salzburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Salzburg ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,127 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Population density”.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,199 football pitches.
- Its population density is 21.9 times the national average.
Population of Salzburg over time
Salzburg had 150,938 residents in 2016 and 157,834 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 155,416 |
| 2022 | 155,331 |
| 2023 | 156,619 |
| 2024 | 157,399 |
| 2025 | 157,659 |
| 2026 | 157,834 |
All indicators for Salzburg
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 | Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,135 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,701 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.8% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 180 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 77,120 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 4 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.99 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,920 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 14,558 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 4 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 17,267 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 4 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.6 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 18,949 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 4 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.1 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 384 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 849 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 157 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 469 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,710 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.9% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,618 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 122,730 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 4 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 77.9 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 118 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 30.7% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,969 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 33.1% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 14 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 38,994 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 4 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 50.4% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,977 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 24.4% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 54 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Salzburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical18.8% ×1.4
- Information and communication11.9% ×1.6
- Other service activities8.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Salzburg
Where is Salzburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Salzburg?
Salzburg has 157,834 residents (2026), ranking 4 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Salzburg?
Salzburg covers 65.7 km², with a density of 2,403 people per km².
Is the population of Salzburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Salzburg went from 150,938 to 157,834, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Salzburg?
Salzburg is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg (Stadt) (district). Latitude 47.800, longitude 13.045.
Private households: what is the figure for Salzburg?
In Salzburg, “Private households” stands at 77,120 (2024), ranking 4 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Salzburg?
In Salzburg, “Families” stands at 38,994 (2024), ranking 4 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Salzburg?
In Salzburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,127 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Salzburg?
The nearest to Salzburg are Bergheim (4.8 km), Elsbethen (4.9 km), Hallwang (5.8 km), Anif (5.8 km), Grödig (6.8 km).