Weißbach bei Lofer: population and statistics
Weißbach bei Lofer has a population of 419 (2026) across 69.6 km², or 6.0 people per km². It ranks 2,017 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 419 residents
- 69.6 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 1,010 m
Weißbach bei Lofer in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Weißbach bei Lofer ranks No. 115 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 28.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 953 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,751 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Martin bei Lofer (1,234 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,812 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weißbach bei Lofer over time
Weißbach bei Lofer had 441 residents in 2016 and 419 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 412 |
| 2022 | 401 |
| 2023 | 405 |
| 2024 | 417 |
| 2025 | 416 |
| 2026 | 419 |
All indicators for Weißbach bei Lofer
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 | Weißbach bei Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.3% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 45.8% | 51.0% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Weißbach bei Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 146 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,037 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.88 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weißbach bei Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 51 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,922 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 56 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,923 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 133.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 46 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,978 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.8 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 288 € | 645 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,010 € | 895 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Weißbach bei Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 174 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,827 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.4 | 58.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weißbach bei Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.1% | 55.5% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Weißbach bei Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.2% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 123 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,010 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weißbach bei Lofer | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.1% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.4% | 16.8% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Weißbach bei Lofer
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services28.3% ×3.8
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×0.6
- Manufacturing8.7% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.5% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Weißbach bei Lofer
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weißbach bei Lofer?
Weißbach bei Lofer has 419 residents (2026), ranking 2,017 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weißbach bei Lofer?
Weißbach bei Lofer covers 69.6 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Weißbach bei Lofer growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weißbach bei Lofer went from 441 to 419, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Weißbach bei Lofer?
Weißbach bei Lofer is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.517, longitude 12.750.
Private households: what is the figure for Weißbach bei Lofer?
In Weißbach bei Lofer, “Private households” stands at 146 (2024), ranking 2,037 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Weißbach bei Lofer?
In Weißbach bei Lofer, “Families” stands at 123 (2024), ranking 2,010 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weißbach bei Lofer?
In Weißbach bei Lofer, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 953 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weißbach bei Lofer?
The nearest to Weißbach bei Lofer are St. Martin bei Lofer (6.7 km), Lofer (8.8 km), Hochfilzen (11 km), Leogang (11 km), Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer (12 km).