Wald im Pinzgau: population and statistics
Wald im Pinzgau has a population of 1,110 (2026) across 69.3 km², or 16.0 people per km². It ranks 1,598 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,110 residents
- 69.3 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 1,007 m
Wald im Pinzgau in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Wald im Pinzgau ranks No. 95 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 164.9 in Wald im Pinzgau, compared with an average of 115.4 in Salzburg and 102.8 nationally.
Share of women: 48.4% in Wald im Pinzgau, compared with an average of 51.0% in Salzburg and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,710 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neukirchen am Großvenediger (2,671 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wald im Pinzgau over time
Wald im Pinzgau had 1,151 residents in 2016 and 1,110 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,164 |
| 2022 | 1,133 |
| 2023 | 1,149 |
| 2024 | 1,139 |
| 2025 | 1,132 |
| 2026 | 1,110 |
All indicators for Wald im Pinzgau
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 | Wald im Pinzgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,190 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,204 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.4% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wald im Pinzgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 449 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,612 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wald im Pinzgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 137 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,174 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 152 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,171 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 135.6 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 116 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 183 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,072 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 164.9 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 72 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 878 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 144 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,529 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 914 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wald im Pinzgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 232 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 423 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,302 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.7 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 759 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wald im Pinzgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,776 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wald im Pinzgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.2% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 683 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 326 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,595 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wald im Pinzgau | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.1% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.5% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,723 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wald im Pinzgau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services26.9% ×3.6
- Wholesale and retail trade17.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication14.3% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.3% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Wald im Pinzgau
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wald im Pinzgau?
Wald im Pinzgau has 1,110 residents (2026), ranking 1,598 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wald im Pinzgau?
Wald im Pinzgau covers 69.3 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Wald im Pinzgau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wald im Pinzgau went from 1,151 to 1,110, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Wald im Pinzgau?
Wald im Pinzgau is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.250, longitude 12.217.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wald im Pinzgau?
In Wald im Pinzgau, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 164.9 (2026), ranking 72 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of women: what is the figure for Wald im Pinzgau?
In Wald im Pinzgau, “Share of women” stands at 48.4% (2026), ranking 1,829 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wald im Pinzgau?
In Wald im Pinzgau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wald im Pinzgau?
The nearest to Wald im Pinzgau are Neukirchen am Großvenediger (3.8 km), Krimml (4.8 km), Bramberg am Wildkogel (10 km), Hollersbach im Pinzgau (15 km), Westendorf (17 km).