Unternberg: population and statistics
Unternberg has a population of 1,028 (2026) across 18.9 km², or 54.2 people per km². It ranks 1,662 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,028 residents
- 18.9 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 1,020 m
Unternberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Unternberg ranks No. 98 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.9% in Unternberg, compared with an average of 61.1% in Salzburg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,225 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,654 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mauterndorf (1,569 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,900 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Unternberg over time
Unternberg had 1,016 residents in 2016 and 1,028 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,007 |
| 2022 | 1,002 |
| 2023 | 1,043 |
| 2024 | 1,028 |
| 2025 | 1,024 |
| 2026 | 1,028 |
All indicators for Unternberg
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 | Unternberg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unternberg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 375 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,735 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.73 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 68 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unternberg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 98 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 107 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,541 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.4 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 118 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,511 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.8 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 503 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 645 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 308 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,008 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,290 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unternberg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 538 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,128 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 52.5 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 369 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Unternberg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.1% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,364 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Unternberg | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.4% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,441 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 293 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,676 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Unternberg | 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% | ranked 112 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Unternberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.3% ×1.3
- Information and communication17.2% ×2.3
- Manufacturing12.1% ×2.0
- Construction12.1% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Transport and storage6.9% ×3.2
- Administrative and support services2.6% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Unternberg
Where is Unternberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unternberg?
Unternberg has 1,028 residents (2026), ranking 1,662 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Unternberg?
Unternberg covers 18.9 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Unternberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unternberg went from 1,016 to 1,028, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Unternberg?
Unternberg is in Salzburg. It belongs to Tamsweg (district). Latitude 47.112, longitude 13.740.
Average household size: what is the figure for Unternberg?
In Unternberg, “Average household size” stands at 2.73 persons (2024), ranking 68 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Unternberg?
In Unternberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.9% (2024), ranking 112 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Unternberg?
In Unternberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,225 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Unternberg?
The nearest to Unternberg are Mauterndorf (4.0 km), Mariapfarr (4.2 km), Thomatal (4.5 km), Tamsweg (4.6 km), St. Margarethen im Lungau (5.0 km).