Taxenbach: population and statistics
Taxenbach has a population of 2,812 (2026) across 88.4 km², or 31.8 people per km². It ranks 649 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,812 residents
- 88.4 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 738 m
Taxenbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Taxenbach ranks No. 61 by population.
Share of people under 15: 17.7% in Taxenbach, compared with an average of 14.3% in Salzburg and 14.2% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.7% in Taxenbach, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,377 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lend, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße (4,927 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,640 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Taxenbach over time
Taxenbach had 2,755 residents in 2016 and 2,812 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,711 |
| 2022 | 2,705 |
| 2023 | 2,761 |
| 2024 | 2,808 |
| 2025 | 2,828 |
| 2026 | 2,812 |
All indicators for Taxenbach
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 | Taxenbach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 113 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,701 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Taxenbach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,068 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 722 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.59 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Taxenbach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 253 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 575 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 282 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 572 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.1 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 691 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 245 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 775 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.1 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,390 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 206 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,623 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,821 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 733 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Taxenbach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.8% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 879 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 767 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.2 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,049 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Taxenbach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.1% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Taxenbach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.7% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 840 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 805 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 654 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Taxenbach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.0% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.7% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Taxenbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.7% ×1.0
- Construction12.4% ×1.9
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Information and communication9.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Taxenbach
Where is Taxenbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Taxenbach?
Taxenbach has 2,812 residents (2026), ranking 649 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Taxenbach?
Taxenbach covers 88.4 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Taxenbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Taxenbach went from 2,755 to 2,812, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Taxenbach?
Taxenbach is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.292, longitude 12.964.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Taxenbach?
In Taxenbach, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.7% (2026), ranking 113 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Taxenbach?
In Taxenbach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.7% (2024), ranking 1,836 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Taxenbach?
In Taxenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Taxenbach?
The nearest to Taxenbach are Lend (6.5 km), Rauris (7.3 km), Dienten am Hochkönig (8.8 km), Goldegg (9.4 km), Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer (11 km).