Seekirchen am Wallersee: population and statistics
Seekirchen am Wallersee has a population of 11,722 (2026) across 50.3 km², or 233 people per km². It ranks 76 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,722 residents
- 50.3 km²
- 233 people/km²
- 507 m
Seekirchen am Wallersee in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Seekirchen am Wallersee ranks No. 5 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,149 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,049 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eugendorf, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Salzburg (157,834 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Seekirchen am Wallersee over time
Seekirchen am Wallersee had 10,523 residents in 2016 and 11,722 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,001 |
| 2022 | 11,089 |
| 2023 | 11,233 |
| 2024 | 11,570 |
| 2025 | 11,708 |
| 2026 | 11,722 |
All indicators for Seekirchen am Wallersee
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 | Seekirchen am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,614 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seekirchen am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,894 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 81 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seekirchen am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 938 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 76 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,058 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 81 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.5 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,030 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,161 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 84 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.0 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 955 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 524 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 492 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 234 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,835 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seekirchen am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.4% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 511 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,252 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 75 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 62.0 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 231 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Seekirchen am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.7% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,280 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Seekirchen am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.7% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 455 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,281 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 72 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Seekirchen am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.3% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 19.9% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 129 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Seekirchen am Wallersee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical15.7% ×1.1
- Information and communication10.7% ×1.4
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.2
- Construction7.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Seekirchen am Wallersee
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seekirchen am Wallersee?
Seekirchen am Wallersee has 11,722 residents (2026), ranking 76 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Seekirchen am Wallersee?
Seekirchen am Wallersee covers 50.3 km², with a density of 233 people per km².
Is the population of Seekirchen am Wallersee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Seekirchen am Wallersee went from 10,523 to 11,722, a change of +11.4%.
Where is Seekirchen am Wallersee?
Seekirchen am Wallersee is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.900, longitude 13.133.
Families: what is the figure for Seekirchen am Wallersee?
In Seekirchen am Wallersee, “Families” stands at 3,281 (2024), ranking 72 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Private households: what is the figure for Seekirchen am Wallersee?
In Seekirchen am Wallersee, “Private households” stands at 4,894 (2024), ranking 81 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seekirchen am Wallersee?
In Seekirchen am Wallersee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,149 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seekirchen am Wallersee?
The nearest to Seekirchen am Wallersee are Eugendorf (3.7 km), Henndorf am Wallersee (4.6 km), Schleedorf (5.7 km), Elixhausen (6.2 km), Obertrum am See (7.2 km).