Thalgau: population and statistics
Thalgau has a population of 6,243 (2026) across 48.2 km², or 129 people per km². It ranks 191 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,243 residents
- 48.2 km²
- 129 people/km²
- 545 m
Thalgau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Thalgau ranks No. 15 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.8% in Thalgau, compared with an average of 77.1% in Salzburg and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,128 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,755 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hof bei Salzburg, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seekirchen am Wallersee (11,722 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,512 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Thalgau over time
Thalgau had 5,925 residents in 2016 and 6,243 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,971 |
| 2022 | 5,991 |
| 2023 | 6,030 |
| 2024 | 6,102 |
| 2025 | 6,229 |
| 2026 | 6,243 |
All indicators for Thalgau
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 | Thalgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,635 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Thalgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,588 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 210 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Thalgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 588 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 143 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 660 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 153 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 516 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 750 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 160 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.1 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 384 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 611 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 348 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 829 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,434 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Thalgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.8% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 93 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,935 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 154 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 63.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 219 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Thalgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.5% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,501 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Thalgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.3% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 675 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,780 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 191 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Thalgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.2% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 621 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.1% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 481 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Thalgau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.4% ×1.0
- Information and communication11.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services3.9% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Thalgau
Where is Thalgau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thalgau?
Thalgau has 6,243 residents (2026), ranking 191 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Thalgau?
Thalgau covers 48.2 km², with a density of 129 people per km².
Is the population of Thalgau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Thalgau went from 5,925 to 6,243, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Thalgau?
Thalgau is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.841, longitude 13.254.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Thalgau?
In Thalgau, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.8% (2024), ranking 93 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Thalgau?
In Thalgau, “Enterprises” stands at 588 (2024), ranking 143 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Thalgau?
In Thalgau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,128 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Thalgau?
The nearest to Thalgau are Hof bei Salzburg (3.9 km), Plainfeld (5.3 km), Fuschl am See (6.2 km), Mondsee (7.5 km), Henndorf am Wallersee (7.5 km).