Werfenweng: population and statistics
Werfenweng has a population of 1,102 (2026) across 45.1 km², or 24.4 people per km². It ranks 1,609 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,102 residents
- 45.1 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 968 m
Werfenweng in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Werfenweng ranks No. 96 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.1% in Werfenweng, compared with an average of 21.0% in Salzburg and 20.7% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.1% in Werfenweng, compared with an average of 77.1% in Salzburg and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 25.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,173 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,315 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pfarrwerfen (2,630 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,692 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Werfenweng over time
Werfenweng had 970 residents in 2016 and 1,102 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,064 |
| 2022 | 1,078 |
| 2023 | 1,099 |
| 2024 | 1,119 |
| 2025 | 1,105 |
| 2026 | 1,102 |
All indicators for Werfenweng
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 | Werfenweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 113 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.1% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,976 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,950 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.5% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,937 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Werfenweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 396 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,707 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.62 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 187 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Werfenweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 133 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,210 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 140 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,273 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 128.0 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 171 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 143 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,295 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 129.8 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 251 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 378 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 862 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,286 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,076 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Werfenweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.1% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 171 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 456 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,250 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.7 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 621 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Werfenweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,710 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Werfenweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.6% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 332 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 287 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,690 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Werfenweng | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.1% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 481 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Werfenweng
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services25.4% ×3.4
- Professional, scientific and technical17.6% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×0.7
- Construction7.7% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.6% ×0.8
- Real estate4.9% ×3.5
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
- Health and social work4.2% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Werfenweng
Where is Werfenweng?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Werfenweng?
Werfenweng has 1,102 residents (2026), ranking 1,609 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Werfenweng?
Werfenweng covers 45.1 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Werfenweng growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Werfenweng went from 970 to 1,102, a change of +13.6%.
Where is Werfenweng?
Werfenweng is in Salzburg. It belongs to St. Johann im Pongau (district). Latitude 47.461, longitude 13.258.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Werfenweng?
In Werfenweng, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.1% (2026), ranking 1,976 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Werfenweng?
In Werfenweng, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.1% (2024), ranking 171 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Werfenweng?
In Werfenweng, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,173 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Werfenweng?
The nearest to Werfenweng are Pfarrwerfen (4.0 km), Werfen (5.4 km), Bischofshofen (5.7 km), Hüttau (6.2 km), St. Martin am Tennengebirge (9.2 km).