Unken: population and statistics
Unken has a population of 2,055 (2026) across 109.0 km², or 18.9 people per km². It ranks 937 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,055 residents
- 109.0 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 562 m
Unken in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Unken ranks No. 74 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 54.5% in Unken, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 70.5% in Unken, compared with an average of 61.1% in Salzburg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,058 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,262 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lofer, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wals-Siezenheim (14,452 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,232 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Unken over time
Unken had 1,966 residents in 2016 and 2,055 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,915 |
| 2022 | 1,969 |
| 2023 | 2,016 |
| 2024 | 2,027 |
| 2025 | 2,034 |
| 2026 | 2,055 |
All indicators for Unken
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 | Unken | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 404 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unken | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 853 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 940 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unken | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 187 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 858 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 204 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 881 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.2 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 684 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 181 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,082 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.1 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,361 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 503 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 535 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,025 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 630 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unken | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 832 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 809 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.9 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 649 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Unken | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 54.5% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,870 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Unken | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.7% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 390 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 568 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 988 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Unken | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.5% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 258 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.6% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 855 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Unken
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services15.1% ×2.0
- Other service activities12.8% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.5% ×1.6
- Construction9.5% ×1.4
- Information and communication9.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.4% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Unken
Where is Unken?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unken?
Unken has 2,055 residents (2026), ranking 937 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Unken?
Unken covers 109.0 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Unken growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unken went from 1,966 to 2,055, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Unken?
Unken is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.650, longitude 12.727.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Unken?
In Unken, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 54.5% (2024), ranking 1,870 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Unken?
In Unken, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 70.5% (2024), ranking 258 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Unken?
In Unken, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,058 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Unken?
The nearest to Unken are Lofer (7.6 km), St. Martin bei Lofer (9.5 km), Weißbach bei Lofer (15 km), Waidring (15 km), Großgmain (16 km).