St. Georgen bei Salzburg: population and statistics
St. Georgen bei Salzburg has a population of 3,251 (2026) across 24.6 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 531 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,251 residents
- 24.6 km²
- 132 people/km²
- 397 m
St. Georgen bei Salzburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, St. Georgen bei Salzburg ranks No. 50 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.1% in St. Georgen bei Salzburg, compared with an average of 61.1% in Salzburg and 58.6% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.9% in St. Georgen bei Salzburg, compared with an average of 4.3% in Salzburg and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,452 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Pantaleon, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bürmoos (5,089 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Georgen bei Salzburg over time
St. Georgen bei Salzburg had 2,908 residents in 2016 and 3,251 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,031 |
| 2022 | 3,055 |
| 2023 | 3,081 |
| 2024 | 3,193 |
| 2025 | 3,227 |
| 2026 | 3,251 |
All indicators for St. Georgen bei 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 | St. Georgen bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.3% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,576 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,734 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Georgen bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,244 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 609 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.59 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Georgen bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 240 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 605 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 264 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 619 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.8 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,370 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 288 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 651 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.6 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,342 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 359 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 924 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,267 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,095 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Georgen bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 394 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,011 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 673 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.3 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,041 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Georgen bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.9% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Georgen bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.6% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 951 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 511 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Georgen bei Salzburg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.1% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Georgen bei 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 trade25.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.4
- Manufacturing10.8% ×1.8
- Information and communication9.8% ×1.3
- Construction9.1% ×1.4
- Transport and storage4.5% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Georgen bei Salzburg
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Georgen bei Salzburg?
St. Georgen bei Salzburg has 3,251 residents (2026), ranking 531 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Georgen bei Salzburg?
St. Georgen bei Salzburg covers 24.6 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of St. Georgen bei Salzburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Georgen bei Salzburg went from 2,908 to 3,251, a change of +11.8%.
Where is St. Georgen bei Salzburg?
St. Georgen bei Salzburg is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.983, longitude 12.883.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for St. Georgen bei Salzburg?
In St. Georgen bei Salzburg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.1% (2024), ranking 187 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for St. Georgen bei Salzburg?
In St. Georgen bei Salzburg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.9% (2024), ranking 1,759 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Georgen bei Salzburg?
In St. Georgen bei Salzburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Georgen bei Salzburg?
The nearest to St. Georgen bei Salzburg are St. Pantaleon (2.8 km), Bürmoos (3.7 km), Lamprechtshausen (4.2 km), Göming (6.2 km), Oberndorf bei Salzburg (6.4 km).