St. Koloman: population and statistics
St. Koloman has a population of 1,834 (2026) across 56.0 km², or 32.7 people per km². It ranks 1,048 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,834 residents
- 56.0 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 800 m
St. Koloman in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, St. Koloman ranks No. 76 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 83.7% in St. Koloman, compared with an average of 77.1% in Salzburg and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 18.4% in St. Koloman, compared with an average of 14.3% in Salzburg and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,127 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,847 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kuchl (7,557 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,508 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Koloman over time
St. Koloman had 1,684 residents in 2016 and 1,834 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,783 |
| 2022 | 1,775 |
| 2023 | 1,801 |
| 2024 | 1,806 |
| 2025 | 1,819 |
| 2026 | 1,834 |
All indicators for St. Koloman
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. Koloman | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 51 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,411 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,812 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Koloman | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 667 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,207 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.75 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 59 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Koloman | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 170 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 960 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 179 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,005 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.6 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 780 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 174 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,124 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,100 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 256 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,375 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 822 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,440 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Koloman | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 83.7% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 14 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 352 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,423 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.2 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,684 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Koloman | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.2% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 992 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Koloman | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.8% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,230 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 528 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,063 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Koloman | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.4% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 154 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.0% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 792 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Koloman
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.7% ×0.9
- Other service activities13.2% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.3
- Information and communication8.6% ×1.2
- Construction6.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Koloman
Where is St. Koloman?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Koloman?
St. Koloman has 1,834 residents (2026), ranking 1,048 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Koloman?
St. Koloman covers 56.0 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of St. Koloman growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Koloman went from 1,684 to 1,834, a change of +8.9%.
Where is St. Koloman?
St. Koloman is in Salzburg. It belongs to Hallein (district). Latitude 47.650, longitude 13.183.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Koloman?
In St. Koloman, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 83.7% (2024), ranking 14 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for St. Koloman?
In St. Koloman, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.4% (2026), ranking 51 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Koloman?
In St. Koloman, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,127 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Koloman?
The nearest to St. Koloman are Kuchl (3.7 km), Bad Vigaun (4.2 km), Golling an der Salzach (5.7 km), Adnet (6.5 km), Scheffau am Tennengebirge (6.8 km).