Wals-Siezenheim: population and statistics
Wals-Siezenheim has a population of 14,452 (2026) across 26.6 km², or 543 people per km². It ranks 47 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,452 residents
- 26.6 km²
- 543 people/km²
- 435 m
Wals-Siezenheim in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Wals-Siezenheim ranks No. 4 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,103 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,730 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grödig, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Salzburg (157,834 residents), 6.9 km away.
Population of Wals-Siezenheim over time
Wals-Siezenheim had 13,240 residents in 2016 and 14,452 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,575 |
| 2022 | 13,728 |
| 2023 | 14,246 |
| 2024 | 14,374 |
| 2025 | 14,413 |
| 2026 | 14,452 |
All indicators for Wals-Siezenheim
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 | Wals-Siezenheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.3% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,576 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,621 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wals-Siezenheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,264 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 53 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wals-Siezenheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,285 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 39 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,592 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 37 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.4 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 415 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,688 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 39 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.8 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 446 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,266 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 59 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 67 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,922 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wals-Siezenheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 15,472 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 20 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 107.3 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 32 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wals-Siezenheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.0% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wals-Siezenheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.7% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 325 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 4,012 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 44 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wals-Siezenheim | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.1% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,250 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.9% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 176 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wals-Siezenheim
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication9.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Wals-Siezenheim
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wals-Siezenheim?
Wals-Siezenheim has 14,452 residents (2026), ranking 47 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wals-Siezenheim?
Wals-Siezenheim covers 26.6 km², with a density of 543 people per km².
Is the population of Wals-Siezenheim growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wals-Siezenheim went from 13,240 to 14,452, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Wals-Siezenheim?
Wals-Siezenheim is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.767, longitude 12.967.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Wals-Siezenheim?
In Wals-Siezenheim, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 15,472 (2024), ranking 20 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Private households: what is the figure for Wals-Siezenheim?
In Wals-Siezenheim, “Private households” stands at 6,264 (2024), ranking 53 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wals-Siezenheim?
In Wals-Siezenheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,103 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wals-Siezenheim?
The nearest to Wals-Siezenheim are Grödig (6.0 km), Großgmain (6.3 km), Salzburg (6.9 km), Anif (7.7 km), Elsbethen (8.6 km).