Wagrain: population and statistics
Wagrain has a population of 3,166 (2026) across 50.6 km², or 62.6 people per km². It ranks 550 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,166 residents
- 50.6 km²
- 63 people/km²
- 878 m
Wagrain in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Wagrain ranks No. 52 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 44.7% in Wagrain, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 130.5 in Wagrain, compared with an average of 106.2 in Salzburg and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 25.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,083 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Flachau, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Johann im Pongau (11,593 residents), 7.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,524 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wagrain over time
Wagrain had 3,085 residents in 2016 and 3,166 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,116 |
| 2022 | 3,125 |
| 2023 | 3,181 |
| 2024 | 3,175 |
| 2025 | 3,177 |
| 2026 | 3,166 |
All indicators for Wagrain
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 | Wagrain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 982 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,248 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wagrain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,238 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 612 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wagrain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 378 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 325 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 415 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 348 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130.5 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 151 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 435 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 389 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 137.4 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 180 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 796 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 195 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 727 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,514 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wagrain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,089 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 312 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 65.7 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 194 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wagrain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 44.7% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,932 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wagrain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.4% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 240 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 884 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 580 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wagrain | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wagrain
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services25.7% ×3.5
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×1.0
- Construction11.1% ×1.7
- Other service activities6.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.7
- Manufacturing3.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Wagrain
Where is Wagrain?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wagrain?
Wagrain has 3,166 residents (2026), ranking 550 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wagrain?
Wagrain covers 50.6 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Wagrain growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wagrain went from 3,085 to 3,166, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Wagrain?
Wagrain is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.333, longitude 13.300.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Wagrain?
In Wagrain, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 44.7% (2024), ranking 1,932 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wagrain?
In Wagrain, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 130.5 (2024), ranking 151 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wagrain?
In Wagrain, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wagrain?
The nearest to Wagrain are Flachau (7.0 km), Kleinarl (7.5 km), St. Johann im Pongau (7.8 km), Hüttau (9.3 km), Altenmarkt im Pongau (9.5 km).