St. Michael im Lungau: population and statistics
St. Michael im Lungau has a population of 3,539 (2026) across 68.9 km², or 51.4 people per km². It ranks 470 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,539 residents
- 68.9 km²
- 51 people/km²
- 1,075 m
St. Michael im Lungau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, St. Michael im Lungau ranks No. 49 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 52.3% in St. Michael im Lungau, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 56.1 in St. Michael im Lungau, compared with an average of 58.6 in Salzburg and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 19.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,307 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,646 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Margarethen im Lungau, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tamsweg (5,719 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,228 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Michael im Lungau over time
St. Michael im Lungau had 3,588 residents in 2016 and 3,539 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,489 |
| 2022 | 3,488 |
| 2023 | 3,539 |
| 2024 | 3,573 |
| 2025 | 3,527 |
| 2026 | 3,539 |
All indicators for St. Michael im Lungau
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. Michael im Lungau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 691 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 640 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Michael im Lungau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,443 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 505 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Michael im Lungau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 326 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 403 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 391 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 377 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.6 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 412 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 433 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 394 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.4 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 350 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 612 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 346 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,210 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,140 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Michael im Lungau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.4% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,984 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 334 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 56.1 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Michael im Lungau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 52.3% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,882 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Michael im Lungau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.9% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 439 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,024 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 459 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Michael im Lungau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.0% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 979 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Michael im Lungau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services19.3% ×2.6
- Wholesale and retail trade19.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities12.1% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.1
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Michael im Lungau?
St. Michael im Lungau has 3,539 residents (2026), ranking 470 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Michael im Lungau?
St. Michael im Lungau covers 68.9 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of St. Michael im Lungau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Michael im Lungau went from 3,588 to 3,539, a change of −1.4%.
Where is St. Michael im Lungau?
St. Michael im Lungau is in Salzburg. It belongs to Tamsweg (district). Latitude 47.100, longitude 13.633.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for St. Michael im Lungau?
In St. Michael im Lungau, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 52.3% (2024), ranking 1,882 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Michael im Lungau?
In St. Michael im Lungau, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 56.1 (2024), ranking 295 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Michael im Lungau?
In St. Michael im Lungau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,307 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Michael im Lungau?
The nearest to St. Michael im Lungau are St. Margarethen im Lungau (5.2 km), Mauterndorf (6.0 km), Unternberg (8.2 km), Weißpriach (9.0 km), Thomatal (9.3 km).