Thomatal: population and statistics
Thomatal has a population of 322 (2026) across 75.7 km², or 4.3 people per km². It ranks 2,054 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 322 residents
- 75.7 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 1,049 m
Thomatal in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Thomatal ranks No. 117 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,074 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,606 football pitches.
- Its population density is 25.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Margarethen im Lungau (764 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,296 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Thomatal over time
Thomatal had 316 residents in 2016 and 322 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 352 |
| 2022 | 348 |
| 2023 | 356 |
| 2024 | 337 |
| 2025 | 331 |
| 2026 | 322 |
All indicators for Thomatal
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 | Thomatal | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 43.8% | 51.0% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Thomatal | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 117 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,059 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.80 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Thomatal | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 29 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 2,046 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 35 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 2,032 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.7 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 27 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 2,056 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 301 € | 645 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,093 € | 895 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Thomatal | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.9% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 96 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,002 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.3 | 58.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Thomatal | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.0% | 55.5% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Thomatal | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.4% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 95 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,049 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Thomatal | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.9% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.5% | 16.8% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Thomatal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.2% ×3.0
- Professional, scientific and technical18.5% ×1.4
- Manufacturing11.1% ×1.8
- Information and communication11.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities11.1% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.4% ×6.8
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Thomatal
Where is Thomatal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thomatal?
Thomatal has 322 residents (2026), ranking 2,054 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Thomatal?
Thomatal covers 75.7 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Thomatal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Thomatal went from 316 to 322, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Thomatal?
Thomatal is in Salzburg. It belongs to Tamsweg (district). Latitude 47.072, longitude 13.749.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Thomatal?
In Thomatal, “Active trade licences” stands at 27 (2026), ranking 2,056 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
Private households: what is the figure for Thomatal?
In Thomatal, “Private households” stands at 117 (2024), ranking 2,059 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Thomatal?
In Thomatal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,074 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Thomatal?
The nearest to Thomatal are St. Margarethen im Lungau (4.2 km), Unternberg (4.5 km), Tamsweg (6.3 km), Ramingstein (6.6 km), Mauterndorf (7.8 km).