Weißpriach: population and statistics
Weißpriach has a population of 297 (2026) across 80.3 km², or 3.7 people per km². It ranks 2,060 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 297 residents
- 80.3 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 1,388 m
Weißpriach in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Weißpriach ranks No. 118 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 43.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,254 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Salzburg for “Share of people under 15”.
- “Private households”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,248 football pitches.
- Its population density is 29.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mariapfarr (2,501 residents), 3.1 km away.
Population of Weißpriach over time
Weißpriach had 305 residents in 2016 and 297 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 311 |
| 2022 | 306 |
| 2023 | 307 |
| 2024 | 302 |
| 2025 | 297 |
| 2026 | 297 |
All indicators for Weißpriach
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 | Weißpriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 51.0% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Weißpriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 110 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,063 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.73 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weißpriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 44 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,967 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 46 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,980 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 153.3 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 39 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 2,011 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.3 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 387 € | 645 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 624 € | 895 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Weißpriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 83.2% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 84 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,018 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.0 | 58.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weißpriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.9% | 55.5% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Weißpriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.0% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 88 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,054 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weißpriach | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.3% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.0% | 16.8% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Weißpriach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services43.6% ×5.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing12.8% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.1% ×4.7
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
- Other service activities5.1% ×0.6
- Construction2.6% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Weißpriach
Where is Weißpriach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weißpriach?
Weißpriach has 297 residents (2026), ranking 2,060 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weißpriach?
Weißpriach covers 80.3 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Weißpriach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weißpriach went from 305 to 297, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Weißpriach?
Weißpriach is in Salzburg. It belongs to Tamsweg (district). Latitude 47.167, longitude 13.700.
Private households: what is the figure for Weißpriach?
In Weißpriach, “Private households” stands at 110 (2024), ranking 2,063 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Weißpriach?
In Weißpriach, “Families” stands at 88 (2024), ranking 2,054 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weißpriach?
In Weißpriach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,254 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weißpriach?
The nearest to Weißpriach are Mariapfarr (3.1 km), Mauterndorf (3.8 km), Göriach (5.0 km), Unternberg (6.8 km), St. Andrä im Lungau (7.6 km).