Werfen: population and statistics
Werfen has a population of 3,079 (2026) across 153.3 km², or 20.1 people per km². It ranks 577 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,079 residents
- 153.3 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 563 m
Werfen in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Werfen ranks No. 56 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 15.8% in Werfen, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,476 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pfarrwerfen, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bischofshofen (10,804 residents), 6.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Werfen over time
Werfen had 2,976 residents in 2016 and 3,079 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,028 |
| 2022 | 3,081 |
| 2023 | 3,089 |
| 2024 | 3,080 |
| 2025 | 3,092 |
| 2026 | 3,079 |
All indicators for Werfen
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 | Werfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 588 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) | 43.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Werfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,297 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 570 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Werfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 235 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 629 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 269 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 604 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.9 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,167 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 285 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 661 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.6 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,184 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 476 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 591 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,165 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,167 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Werfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 927 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) | 1,225 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 568 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.6 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 688 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Werfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.5% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,401 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Werfen | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.8% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 322 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 878 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 587 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Werfen | 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) | 9.0% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,425 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Werfen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.0% ×0.8
- Construction13.1% ×2.0
- Information and communication10.2% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services9.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Werfen
Where is Werfen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Werfen?
Werfen has 3,079 residents (2026), ranking 577 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Werfen?
Werfen covers 153.3 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Werfen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Werfen went from 2,976 to 3,079, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Werfen?
Werfen is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.475, longitude 13.189.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Werfen?
In Werfen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 15.8% (2024), ranking 322 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Median age: what is the figure for Werfen?
In Werfen, “Median age” stands at 43.8 years (2026), ranking 1,547 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Werfen?
In Werfen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Werfen?
The nearest to Werfen are Pfarrwerfen (2.2 km), Werfenweng (5.4 km), Bischofshofen (6.8 km), Hüttau (11 km), Mühlbach am Hochkönig (12 km).