St. Veit im Pongau: population and statistics
St. Veit im Pongau has a population of 4,026 (2026) across 56.9 km², or 70.7 people per km². It ranks 381 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,026 residents
- 56.9 km²
- 71 people/km²
- 740 m
St. Veit im Pongau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, St. Veit im Pongau ranks No. 36 by population.
Share of people under 15: 16.6% in St. Veit im Pongau, compared with an average of 14.3% in Salzburg and 14.2% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.5% in St. Veit im Pongau, compared with an average of 77.1% in Salzburg and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,249 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,975 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schwarzach im Pongau, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Johann im Pongau (11,593 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,996 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Veit im Pongau over time
St. Veit im Pongau had 3,669 residents in 2016 and 4,026 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,881 |
| 2022 | 3,896 |
| 2023 | 3,907 |
| 2024 | 3,940 |
| 2025 | 3,944 |
| 2026 | 4,026 |
All indicators for St. Veit 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. Veit im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 255 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) | 43.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,641 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Veit im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,553 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 448 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Veit im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 284 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 497 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 319 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.1 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,395 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 336 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 545 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.5 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,514 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 412 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 767 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 858 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,407 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Veit im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.5% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 269 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,380 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 497 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.1 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 857 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Veit im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.2% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 886 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Veit im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.3% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,161 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,112 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 405 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Veit im Pongau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.2% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 591 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Veit 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 trade25.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.9% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×0.8
- Information and communication9.3% ×1.3
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Veit im Pongau
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Veit im Pongau?
St. Veit im Pongau has 4,026 residents (2026), ranking 381 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Veit im Pongau?
St. Veit im Pongau covers 56.9 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of St. Veit im Pongau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Veit im Pongau went from 3,669 to 4,026, a change of +9.7%.
Where is St. Veit im Pongau?
St. Veit im Pongau is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.331, longitude 13.156.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for St. Veit im Pongau?
In St. Veit im Pongau, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.6% (2026), ranking 255 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Veit im Pongau?
In St. Veit im Pongau, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.5% (2024), ranking 269 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Veit im Pongau?
In St. Veit im Pongau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,249 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Veit im Pongau?
The nearest to St. Veit im Pongau are Schwarzach im Pongau (1.0 km), St. Johann im Pongau (4.0 km), Mühlbach am Hochkönig (5.7 km), Goldegg (5.7 km), Lend (8.7 km).