Strobl: population and statistics
Strobl has a population of 3,729 (2026) across 94.1 km², or 39.6 people per km². It ranks 433 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,729 residents
- 94.1 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 543 m
Strobl in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Strobl ranks No. 42 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 141.1 in Strobl, compared with an average of 115.4 in Salzburg and 102.8 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 16.0% in Strobl, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,089 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,176 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Ischl (14,137 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,356 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Strobl over time
Strobl had 3,601 residents in 2016 and 3,729 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,670 |
| 2022 | 3,678 |
| 2023 | 3,691 |
| 2024 | 3,690 |
| 2025 | 3,748 |
| 2026 | 3,729 |
All indicators for Strobl
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 | Strobl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 828 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Strobl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,542 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 455 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Strobl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 374 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 332 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 431 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 323 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.1 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 332 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 526 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 294 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 141.1 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 153 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 470 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 610 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 941 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,343 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Strobl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,475 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 471 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Strobl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.3% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Strobl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.4% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 875 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,021 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 463 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Strobl | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.0% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Strobl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services13.2% ×1.8
- Information and communication9.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Strobl
Where is Strobl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Strobl?
Strobl has 3,729 residents (2026), ranking 433 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Strobl?
Strobl covers 94.1 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Strobl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Strobl went from 3,601 to 3,729, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Strobl?
Strobl is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.719, longitude 13.483.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Strobl?
In Strobl, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 141.1 (2026), ranking 153 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Strobl?
In Strobl, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 16.0% (2024), ranking 286 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Strobl?
In Strobl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,089 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Strobl?
The nearest to Strobl are St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut (3.4 km), Unterach am Attersee (9.8 km), St. Gilgen (10 km), Bad Ischl (11 km), Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee (13 km).