Zederhaus: population and statistics
Zederhaus has a population of 1,165 (2026) across 130.5 km², or 8.9 people per km². It ranks 1,559 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,165 residents
- 130.5 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 1,210 m
Zederhaus in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Zederhaus ranks No. 94 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.5% in Zederhaus, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,101 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,279 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tweng, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Michael im Lungau (3,539 residents), 10 km away.
Population of Zederhaus over time
Zederhaus had 1,184 residents in 2016 and 1,165 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,170 |
| 2022 | 1,168 |
| 2023 | 1,182 |
| 2024 | 1,170 |
| 2025 | 1,176 |
| 2026 | 1,165 |
All indicators for Zederhaus
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 | Zederhaus | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 276 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,812 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zederhaus | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 399 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,699 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.94 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 17 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zederhaus | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 83 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 1,680 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 1,699 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.7 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 87 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 1,720 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.7 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 1,778 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 172 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 1,804 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 447 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,727 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zederhaus | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.9% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 870 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| 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) | 14.8 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,883 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zederhaus | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.2% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 886 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zederhaus | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.5% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,959 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 327 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,591 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zederhaus | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.8% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.4% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,949 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zederhaus
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services15.1% ×2.0
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8.1% ×3.5
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Zederhaus
Where is Zederhaus?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zederhaus?
Zederhaus has 1,165 residents (2026), ranking 1,559 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zederhaus?
Zederhaus covers 130.5 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Zederhaus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zederhaus went from 1,184 to 1,165, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Zederhaus?
Zederhaus is in Salzburg. It belongs to Tamsweg (district). Latitude 47.150, longitude 13.517.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Zederhaus?
In Zederhaus, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.5% (2024), ranking 1,959 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Zederhaus?
In Zederhaus, “Average household size” stands at 2.94 persons (2024), ranking 17 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zederhaus?
In Zederhaus, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,101 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zederhaus?
The nearest to Zederhaus are Tweng (7.8 km), Muhr (7.8 km), St. Michael im Lungau (10 km), Mauterndorf (14 km), Weißpriach (14 km).