Straßwalchen: population and statistics
Straßwalchen has a population of 8,219 (2026) across 44.5 km², or 184 people per km². It ranks 122 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,219 residents
- 44.5 km²
- 184 people/km²
- 530 m
Straßwalchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Straßwalchen ranks No. 9 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.8% in Straßwalchen, compared with an average of 21.0% in Salzburg and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,239 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lengau, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Salzburg (157,834 residents), 25 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Straßwalchen over time
Straßwalchen had 7,274 residents in 2016 and 8,219 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,753 |
| 2022 | 7,884 |
| 2023 | 8,011 |
| 2024 | 8,083 |
| 2025 | 8,194 |
| 2026 | 8,219 |
All indicators for Straßwalchen
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 | Straßwalchen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.8% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,886 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Straßwalchen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,319 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 148 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Straßwalchen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 684 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 110 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 775 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 117 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.8 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 869 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 829 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 142 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 892 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 582 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 387 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,056 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 609 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Straßwalchen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 394 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,190 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 142 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 51.3 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 387 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Straßwalchen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.1% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,604 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Straßwalchen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.3% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,368 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 120 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Straßwalchen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.1% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,174 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Straßwalchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.2% ×1.3
- Information and communication10.8% ×1.5
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Construction9.1% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Straßwalchen
Where is Straßwalchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Straßwalchen?
Straßwalchen has 8,219 residents (2026), ranking 122 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Straßwalchen?
Straßwalchen covers 44.5 km², with a density of 184 people per km².
Is the population of Straßwalchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Straßwalchen went from 7,274 to 8,219, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Straßwalchen?
Straßwalchen is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.980, longitude 13.255.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Straßwalchen?
In Straßwalchen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.8% (2026), ranking 1,896 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Straßwalchen?
In Straßwalchen, “Enterprises” stands at 684 (2024), ranking 110 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Straßwalchen?
In Straßwalchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Straßwalchen?
The nearest to Straßwalchen are Lengau (3.9 km), Neumarkt am Wallersee (4.5 km), Oberhofen am Irrsee (4.8 km), Köstendorf (5.0 km), Lochen am See (6.4 km).