Zell am See: population and statistics
Zell am See has a population of 10,217 (2026) across 55.1 km², or 185 people per km². It ranks 88 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,217 residents
- 55.1 km²
- 185 people/km²
- 760 m
Zell am See in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Zell am See ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 31.6% in Zell am See, compared with an average of 20.6% in Salzburg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 19.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,724 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Maishofen, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer (17,360 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,700 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Zell am See over time
Zell am See had 9,762 residents in 2016 and 10,217 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,131 |
| 2022 | 10,128 |
| 2023 | 10,213 |
| 2024 | 10,290 |
| 2025 | 10,227 |
| 2026 | 10,217 |
All indicators for Zell am See
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 | Zell am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zell am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,918 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 80 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zell am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,112 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 53 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,389 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 50 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136.2 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 112 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,420 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 55 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 139.0 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 166 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 815 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 182 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,827 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 728 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zell am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.6% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,820 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 58 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,653 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 70 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 75.0 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 134 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zell am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 48.2% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,909 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zell am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 31.6% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 19 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,734 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 93 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zell am See | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.1% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,834 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.0% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 493 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zell am See
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services19.9% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade17.4% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical15.9% ×1.2
- Information and communication11.1% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.7% ×0.9
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Zell am See
Where is Zell am See?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zell am See?
Zell am See has 10,217 residents (2026), ranking 88 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zell am See?
Zell am See covers 55.1 km², with a density of 185 people per km².
Is the population of Zell am See growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zell am See went from 9,762 to 10,217, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Zell am See?
Zell am See is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.323, longitude 12.798.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Zell am See?
In Zell am See, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 31.6% (2024), ranking 19 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Zell am See?
In Zell am See, “Enterprises” stands at 1,112 (2024), ranking 53 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zell am See?
In Zell am See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zell am See?
The nearest to Zell am See are Maishofen (3.0 km), Kaprun (6.4 km), Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße (6.5 km), Viehhofen (7.8 km), Piesendorf (8.8 km).