St. Gilgen: population and statistics
St. Gilgen has a population of 4,066 (2026) across 99.0 km², or 41.1 people per km². It ranks 377 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,066 residents
- 99.0 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 547 m
St. Gilgen in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, St. Gilgen ranks No. 35 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 20.9% in St. Gilgen, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 18.2% in St. Gilgen, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,066 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% 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.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,859 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fuschl am See, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thalgau (6,243 residents), 12 km away.
Population of St. Gilgen over time
St. Gilgen had 3,850 residents in 2016 and 4,066 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,905 |
| 2022 | 4,065 |
| 2023 | 4,076 |
| 2024 | 4,072 |
| 2025 | 4,042 |
| 2026 | 4,066 |
All indicators for St. Gilgen
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. Gilgen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 472 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Gilgen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,754 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 366 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Gilgen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 421 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 257 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 486 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 257 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119.8 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 270 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 560 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 257 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 137.7 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 178 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 643 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 310 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,997 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 644 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Gilgen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.9% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,467 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,864 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 360 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.9 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 498 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Gilgen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.2% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,822 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Gilgen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.9% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 138 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,061 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 432 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Gilgen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.4% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,621 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.2% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 166 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Gilgen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services20.6% ×2.8
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication9.1% ×1.2
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Gilgen
Where is St. Gilgen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Gilgen?
St. Gilgen has 4,066 residents (2026), ranking 377 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Gilgen?
St. Gilgen covers 99.0 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of St. Gilgen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Gilgen went from 3,850 to 4,066, a change of +5.6%.
Where is St. Gilgen?
St. Gilgen is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.767, longitude 13.367.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for St. Gilgen?
In St. Gilgen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 20.9% (2024), ranking 138 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for St. Gilgen?
In St. Gilgen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 18.2% (2024), ranking 166 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Gilgen?
In St. Gilgen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,066 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Gilgen?
The nearest to St. Gilgen are Fuschl am See (5.8 km), St. Lorenz (6.3 km), St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut (6.9 km), Innerschwand am Mondsee (7.7 km), Hintersee (9.3 km).