Untertauern: population and statistics
Untertauern has a population of 448 (2026) across 71.8 km², or 6.2 people per km². It ranks 2,008 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 448 residents
- 71.8 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 987 m
Untertauern in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Untertauern ranks No. 114 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 50.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 980 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Share of women”.
- “Families”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,055 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Forstau, 9.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Radstadt (5,065 residents), 9.4 km away.
Population of Untertauern over time
Untertauern had 461 residents in 2016 and 448 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 462 |
| 2022 | 451 |
| 2023 | 458 |
| 2024 | 461 |
| 2025 | 450 |
| 2026 | 448 |
All indicators for Untertauern
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 | Untertauern | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.2% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 44.2 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 52.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Untertauern | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 191 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,996 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Untertauern | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 128 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,253 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 148 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,208 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 331.1 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 189 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,035 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 421.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 2,457 € | 645 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 275 € | 895 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Untertauern | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 394 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,345 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 88.1 | 58.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Untertauern | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 48.3% | 55.5% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Untertauern | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.1% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 119 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,017 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Untertauern | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.6% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.4% | 16.8% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Untertauern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services50.8% ×6.9
- Professional, scientific and technical23.8% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.3
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.2% ×0.6
- Other service activities2.6% ×0.3
- Transport and storage2.1% ×1.0
- Construction1.6% ×0.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Untertauern
Where is Untertauern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Untertauern?
Untertauern has 448 residents (2026), ranking 2,008 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Untertauern?
Untertauern covers 71.8 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Untertauern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Untertauern went from 461 to 448, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Untertauern?
Untertauern is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.303, longitude 13.506.
Families: what is the figure for Untertauern?
In Untertauern, “Families” stands at 119 (2024), ranking 2,017 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Private households: what is the figure for Untertauern?
In Untertauern, “Private households” stands at 191 (2024), ranking 1,996 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Untertauern?
In Untertauern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 980 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Untertauern?
The nearest to Untertauern are Forstau (9.0 km), Radstadt (9.4 km), Flachau (9.6 km), Altenmarkt im Pongau (9.8 km), Eben im Pongau (13 km).