Schwarzach im Pongau: population and statistics
Schwarzach im Pongau has a population of 3,541 (2026) across 3.2 km², or 1,107 people per km². It ranks 469 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,541 residents
- 3.2 km²
- 1,107 people/km²
- 613 m
Schwarzach im Pongau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Schwarzach im Pongau ranks No. 48 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 89.1 in Schwarzach im Pongau, compared with an average of 58.6 in Salzburg and 53.2 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 23.0% in Schwarzach im Pongau, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 448 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Veit im Pongau, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Johann im Pongau (11,593 residents), 4.9 km away.
Population of Schwarzach im Pongau over time
Schwarzach im Pongau had 3,503 residents in 2016 and 3,541 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,463 |
| 2022 | 3,493 |
| 2023 | 3,520 |
| 2024 | 3,556 |
| 2025 | 3,541 |
| 2026 | 3,541 |
All indicators for Schwarzach im Pongau
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 | Schwarzach im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 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) | 45.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,109 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzach im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,604 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 427 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzach im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 209 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 745 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 276 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 590 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.8 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 289 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 645 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.6 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,589 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 333 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,034 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 946 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,336 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzach im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.3% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,556 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,159 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 206 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 89.1 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 79 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwarzach im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.2% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,693 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwarzach im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.0% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 97 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 930 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 530 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwarzach im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.0% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,800 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.7% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwarzach im Pongau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities14.6% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication12.2% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzach im Pongau?
Schwarzach im Pongau has 3,541 residents (2026), ranking 469 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzach im Pongau?
Schwarzach im Pongau covers 3.2 km², with a density of 1,107 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzach im Pongau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwarzach im Pongau went from 3,503 to 3,541, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Schwarzach im Pongau?
Schwarzach im Pongau is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.322, longitude 13.150.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schwarzach im Pongau?
In Schwarzach im Pongau, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 89.1 (2024), ranking 79 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schwarzach im Pongau?
In Schwarzach im Pongau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 23.0% (2024), ranking 97 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzach im Pongau?
In Schwarzach im Pongau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzach im Pongau?
The nearest to Schwarzach im Pongau are St. Veit im Pongau (1.0 km), St. Johann im Pongau (4.9 km), Goldegg (5.1 km), Mühlbach am Hochkönig (6.4 km), Lend (7.9 km).