Hallstatt: population and statistics
Hallstatt has a population of 741 (2026) across 59.8 km², or 12.4 people per km². It ranks 1,850 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 741 residents
- 59.8 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 507 m
Hallstatt in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Hallstatt ranks No. 396 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 40.8% in Hallstatt, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 37.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 899 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,370 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Obertraun, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gosau (1,853 residents), 9.0 km away.
Population of Hallstatt over time
Hallstatt had 758 residents in 2016 and 741 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 746 |
| 2022 | 725 |
| 2023 | 734 |
| 2024 | 741 |
| 2025 | 737 |
| 2026 | 741 |
All indicators for Hallstatt
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 | Hallstatt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,923 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 139 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 324 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hallstatt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 385 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,721 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.92 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,965 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hallstatt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 98 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 125 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,399 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 168.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 35 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 136 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,346 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 183.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 44 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 962 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 113 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,516 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 77 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hallstatt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 418 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 604 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,037 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 81.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 104 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hallstatt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 40.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,947 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hallstatt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 200 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,875 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hallstatt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 999 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 391 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hallstatt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services37.5% ×5.1
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.9
- Construction4.4% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation2.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Hallstatt
Where is Hallstatt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hallstatt?
Hallstatt has 741 residents (2026), ranking 1,850 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hallstatt?
Hallstatt covers 59.8 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Hallstatt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hallstatt went from 758 to 741, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Hallstatt?
Hallstatt is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.556, longitude 13.647.
Average household size: what is the figure for Hallstatt?
In Hallstatt, “Average household size” stands at 1.92 persons (2024), ranking 1,965 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Hallstatt?
In Hallstatt, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 40.8% (2024), ranking 1,947 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hallstatt?
In Hallstatt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 899 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hallstatt?
The nearest to Hallstatt are Obertraun (2.8 km), Gosau (9.0 km), Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee (9.8 km), Bad Aussee (12 km), Altaussee (13 km).