Tweng: population and statistics
Tweng has a population of 242 (2026) across 86.6 km², or 2.8 people per km². It ranks 2,071 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 242 residents
- 86.6 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 1,234 m
Tweng in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Tweng ranks No. 119 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 59.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,125 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Private households”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,134 football pitches.
- Its population density is 39.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zederhaus (1,165 residents), 7.8 km away.
Population of Tweng over time
Tweng had 280 residents in 2016 and 242 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 245 |
| 2022 | 260 |
| 2023 | 239 |
| 2024 | 244 |
| 2025 | 246 |
| 2026 | 242 |
All indicators for Tweng
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 | Tweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 44.0 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 48.3% | 51.0% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Tweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 105 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,067 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 82 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,689 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 99 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,615 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 421.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 120 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,485 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 495.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 3,980 € | 645 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 654 € | 895 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Tweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.3% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 280 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,573 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 119.1 | 58.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 30.3% | 55.5% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Tweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.9% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 59 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,073 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Tweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.5% | 16.8% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Tweng
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services59.7% ×8.1
- Professional, scientific and technical17.6% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×0.4
- Information and communication3.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.4% ×0.4
- Other service activities2.5% ×0.3
- Manufacturing1.7% ×0.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing0.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Tweng
Where is Tweng?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tweng?
Tweng has 242 residents (2026), ranking 2,071 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Tweng?
Tweng covers 86.6 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Tweng growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tweng went from 280 to 242, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Tweng?
Tweng is in Salzburg. It belongs to Tamsweg (district). Latitude 47.191, longitude 13.600.
Private households: what is the figure for Tweng?
In Tweng, “Private households” stands at 105 (2024), ranking 2,067 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Tweng?
In Tweng, “Families” stands at 59 (2024), ranking 2,073 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tweng?
In Tweng, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,125 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tweng?
The nearest to Tweng are Zederhaus (7.8 km), Weißpriach (8.0 km), Mauterndorf (9.8 km), St. Michael im Lungau (10 km), Mariapfarr (11 km).