Scheffau am Tennengebirge: population and statistics
Scheffau am Tennengebirge has a population of 1,514 (2026) across 69.7 km², or 21.7 people per km². It ranks 1,288 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,514 residents
- 69.7 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 487 m
Scheffau am Tennengebirge in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Scheffau am Tennengebirge ranks No. 85 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.8% in Scheffau am Tennengebirge, compared with an average of 77.1% in Salzburg and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,065 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,763 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Golling an der Salzach (4,566 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,260 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Scheffau am Tennengebirge over time
Scheffau am Tennengebirge had 1,372 residents in 2016 and 1,514 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,413 |
| 2022 | 1,380 |
| 2023 | 1,421 |
| 2024 | 1,467 |
| 2025 | 1,512 |
| 2026 | 1,514 |
All indicators for Scheffau am Tennengebirge
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 | Scheffau am Tennengebirge | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.5% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,538 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,794 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scheffau am Tennengebirge | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 586 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,358 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.57 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 280 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scheffau am Tennengebirge | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 151 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,070 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 154 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,155 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.4 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 623 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 160 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,194 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.7 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 726 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 265 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,332 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,363 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,028 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scheffau am Tennengebirge | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.8% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 39 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 381 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,372 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.3 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,324 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Scheffau am Tennengebirge | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.2% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 886 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Scheffau am Tennengebirge | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.8% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,095 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 429 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,312 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Scheffau am Tennengebirge | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.0% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.4% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 564 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Scheffau am Tennengebirge
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical15.9% ×1.2
- Manufacturing14.0% ×2.3
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication10.8% ×1.5
- Construction10.2% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.5% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scheffau am Tennengebirge?
Scheffau am Tennengebirge has 1,514 residents (2026), ranking 1,288 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Scheffau am Tennengebirge?
Scheffau am Tennengebirge covers 69.7 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Scheffau am Tennengebirge growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scheffau am Tennengebirge went from 1,372 to 1,514, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Scheffau am Tennengebirge?
Scheffau am Tennengebirge is in Salzburg. It belongs to Hallein (district). Latitude 47.592, longitude 13.211.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Scheffau am Tennengebirge?
In Scheffau am Tennengebirge, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.8% (2024), ranking 39 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Median age: what is the figure for Scheffau am Tennengebirge?
In Scheffau am Tennengebirge, “Median age” stands at 42.4 years (2026), ranking 1,794 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Scheffau am Tennengebirge?
In Scheffau am Tennengebirge, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,065 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Scheffau am Tennengebirge?
The nearest to Scheffau am Tennengebirge are Golling an der Salzach (3.5 km), Kuchl (6.2 km), St. Koloman (6.8 km), Bad Vigaun (10 km), Abtenau (12 km).