Viehhofen: population and statistics
Viehhofen has a population of 616 (2026) across 38.6 km², or 15.9 people per km². It ranks 1,928 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 616 residents
- 38.6 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 874 m
Viehhofen in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Viehhofen ranks No. 109 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 9.4% in Viehhofen, compared with an average of 4.3% in Salzburg and 6.5% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 183.4 in Viehhofen, compared with an average of 115.4 in Salzburg and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Information and communication, with 18.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 27° generates about 920 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,413 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leogang (3,565 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,680 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Viehhofen over time
Viehhofen had 601 residents in 2016 and 616 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 590 |
| 2022 | 589 |
| 2023 | 581 |
| 2024 | 602 |
| 2025 | 598 |
| 2026 | 616 |
All indicators for Viehhofen
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 | Viehhofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.3% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,701 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.2% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,865 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viehhofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 257 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,921 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viehhofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 75 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,755 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 82 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,751 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136.9 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 108 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 113 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,548 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 183.4 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 45 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 510 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 521 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,742 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 791 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viehhofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 9.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 44 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 150 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,880 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.0 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,345 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Viehhofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.3% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,464 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Viehhofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.7% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 166 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,947 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Viehhofen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.6% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 388 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Viehhofen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Information and communication18.8% ×2.5
- Accommodation and food services17.0% ×2.3
- Wholesale and retail trade16.1% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical15.2% ×1.1
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
- Other service activities3.6% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Viehhofen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viehhofen?
Viehhofen has 616 residents (2026), ranking 1,928 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Viehhofen?
Viehhofen covers 38.6 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Viehhofen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Viehhofen went from 601 to 616, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Viehhofen?
Viehhofen is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.367, longitude 12.717.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Viehhofen?
In Viehhofen, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 9.4% (2024), ranking 44 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Viehhofen?
In Viehhofen, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 183.4 (2026), ranking 45 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Viehhofen?
In Viehhofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 27° produces about 920 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Viehhofen?
The nearest to Viehhofen are Leogang (6.1 km), Saalbach-Hinterglemm (6.5 km), Maishofen (6.5 km), Zell am See (7.8 km), Niedernsill (11 km).