Stuhlfelden: population and statistics
Stuhlfelden has a population of 1,558 (2026) across 29.6 km², or 52.6 people per km². It ranks 1,240 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,558 residents
- 29.6 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 787 m
Stuhlfelden in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Stuhlfelden ranks No. 83 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.5% in Stuhlfelden, compared with an average of 61.1% in Salzburg and 58.6% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.2% in Stuhlfelden, compared with an average of 77.1% in Salzburg and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,184 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,151 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Uttendorf (3,009 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,736 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Stuhlfelden over time
Stuhlfelden had 1,565 residents in 2016 and 1,558 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,575 |
| 2022 | 1,549 |
| 2023 | 1,546 |
| 2024 | 1,550 |
| 2025 | 1,554 |
| 2026 | 1,558 |
All indicators for Stuhlfelden
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 | Stuhlfelden | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.7% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,489 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stuhlfelden | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 619 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,294 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stuhlfelden | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 130 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,236 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 143 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,241 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.8 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 970 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 140 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,310 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,298 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 260 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,357 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,493 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 425 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stuhlfelden | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.2% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 162 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 482 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,209 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.9 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stuhlfelden | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,154 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Stuhlfelden | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.4% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,617 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 462 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,223 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Stuhlfelden | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.5% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 47 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Stuhlfelden
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing13.0% ×2.2
- Construction12.3% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services9.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.5% ×2.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Stuhlfelden
Where is Stuhlfelden?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stuhlfelden?
Stuhlfelden has 1,558 residents (2026), ranking 1,240 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Stuhlfelden?
Stuhlfelden covers 29.6 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Stuhlfelden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stuhlfelden went from 1,565 to 1,558, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Stuhlfelden?
Stuhlfelden is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.287, longitude 12.527.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Stuhlfelden?
In Stuhlfelden, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.5% (2024), ranking 47 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Stuhlfelden?
In Stuhlfelden, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.2% (2024), ranking 162 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stuhlfelden?
In Stuhlfelden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,184 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stuhlfelden?
The nearest to Stuhlfelden are Uttendorf (3.7 km), Mittersill (5.1 km), Hollersbach im Pinzgau (8.7 km), Niedernsill (9.3 km), Jochberg (13 km).