St. Johann im Pongau: population and statistics
St. Johann im Pongau has a population of 11,593 (2026) across 78.2 km², or 148 people per km². It ranks 78 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,593 residents
- 78.2 km²
- 148 people/km²
- 602 m
St. Johann im Pongau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, St. Johann im Pongau ranks No. 6 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 0 € in St. Johann im Pongau, compared with an average of 895 € in Salzburg and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,212 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,951 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Veit im Pongau, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hallein (21,607 residents), 36 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Johann im Pongau over time
St. Johann im Pongau had 10,954 residents in 2016 and 11,593 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,331 |
| 2022 | 11,402 |
| 2023 | 11,452 |
| 2024 | 11,628 |
| 2025 | 11,643 |
| 2026 | 11,593 |
All indicators for St. Johann 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 | St. Johann im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.9% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,653 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Johann im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 5,074 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 78 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Johann im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,035 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 61 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,240 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 66 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.4 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 513 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,246 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 73 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.5 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 677 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 648 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 302 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 0 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Johann im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 488 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,813 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 65 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 67.0 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 185 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Johann im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 54.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,872 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Johann im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 21.2% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 131 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,267 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 73 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Johann im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.6% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,595 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.0% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 619 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Johann 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 trade21.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services12.8% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.9
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.2
- Information and communication9.6% ×1.3
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Johann im Pongau?
St. Johann im Pongau has 11,593 residents (2026), ranking 78 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Johann im Pongau?
St. Johann im Pongau covers 78.2 km², with a density of 148 people per km².
Is the population of St. Johann im Pongau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Johann im Pongau went from 10,954 to 11,593, a change of +5.8%.
Where is St. Johann im Pongau?
St. Johann im Pongau is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.350, longitude 13.200.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for St. Johann im Pongau?
In St. Johann im Pongau, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 0 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Families: what is the figure for St. Johann im Pongau?
In St. Johann im Pongau, “Families” stands at 3,267 (2024), ranking 73 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Johann im Pongau?
In St. Johann im Pongau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Johann im Pongau?
The nearest to St. Johann im Pongau are St. Veit im Pongau (4.0 km), Schwarzach im Pongau (4.9 km), Mühlbach am Hochkönig (6.4 km), Bischofshofen (7.6 km), Wagrain (7.8 km).