Seeham: population and statistics
Seeham has a population of 2,048 (2026) across 10.4 km², or 197 people per km². It ranks 943 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,048 residents
- 10.4 km²
- 197 people/km²
- 508 m
Seeham in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Seeham ranks No. 75 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.9% in Seeham, compared with an average of 77.1% in Salzburg and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 18.7% in Seeham, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,454 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mattsee (3,561 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Seeham over time
Seeham had 1,882 residents in 2016 and 2,048 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,942 |
| 2022 | 1,974 |
| 2023 | 2,004 |
| 2024 | 2,033 |
| 2025 | 2,035 |
| 2026 | 2,048 |
All indicators for Seeham
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 | Seeham | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,345 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seeham | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 901 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 890 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seeham | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 225 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 663 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 246 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 684 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120.9 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 254 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 262 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 716 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 265 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 269 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,314 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,247 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,111 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seeham | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.9% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 87 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 571 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,082 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.1 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Seeham | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.0% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,007 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Seeham | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.2% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 683 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 573 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 974 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Seeham | 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) | 18.7% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 156 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Seeham
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical15.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing11.5% ×1.9
- Information and communication10.4% ×1.4
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.2% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Seeham
Where is Seeham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seeham?
Seeham has 2,048 residents (2026), ranking 943 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Seeham?
Seeham covers 10.4 km², with a density of 197 people per km².
Is the population of Seeham growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Seeham went from 1,882 to 2,048, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Seeham?
Seeham is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.968, longitude 13.078.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Seeham?
In Seeham, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.9% (2024), ranking 87 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Seeham?
In Seeham, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 18.7% (2024), ranking 156 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seeham?
In Seeham, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seeham?
The nearest to Seeham are Mattsee (1.9 km), Berndorf bei Salzburg (3.3 km), Perwang am Grabensee (4.2 km), Obertrum am See (4.7 km), Schleedorf (5.7 km).