Tamsweg: population and statistics
Tamsweg has a population of 5,719 (2026) across 117.5 km², or 48.7 people per km². It ranks 220 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,719 residents
- 117.5 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 1,414 m
Tamsweg in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Tamsweg ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 46.6% in Tamsweg, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,214 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,459 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Andrä im Lungau, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Spittal an der Drau (15,263 residents), 43 km away.
Population of Tamsweg over time
Tamsweg had 5,721 residents in 2016 and 5,719 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,661 |
| 2022 | 5,665 |
| 2023 | 5,757 |
| 2024 | 5,777 |
| 2025 | 5,784 |
| 2026 | 5,719 |
All indicators for Tamsweg
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 | Tamsweg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 714 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tamsweg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,523 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 218 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tamsweg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 514 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 182 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 640 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 164 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.8 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 408 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 564 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 252 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.6 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 976 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 446 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 663 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,840 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 719 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tamsweg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.3% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,686 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 165 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 63.8 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 213 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tamsweg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 46.6% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,919 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Tamsweg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.9% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 515 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,579 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 228 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Tamsweg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.0% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.9% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 637 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Tamsweg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.2% ×1.0
- Construction11.1% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.7% ×1.6
- Information and communication9.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Tamsweg
Where is Tamsweg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tamsweg?
Tamsweg has 5,719 residents (2026), ranking 220 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Tamsweg?
Tamsweg covers 117.5 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Tamsweg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tamsweg went from 5,721 to 5,719, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Tamsweg?
Tamsweg is in Salzburg. It belongs to Tamsweg (district). Latitude 47.117, longitude 13.800.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Tamsweg?
In Tamsweg, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 46.6% (2024), ranking 1,919 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Tamsweg?
In Tamsweg, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 3,686 (2024), ranking 165 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tamsweg?
In Tamsweg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tamsweg?
The nearest to Tamsweg are St. Andrä im Lungau (3.6 km), Unternberg (4.6 km), Ramingstein (5.3 km), Mariapfarr (6.3 km), Thomatal (6.3 km).