St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut: population and statistics
St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut has a population of 2,848 (2026) across 56.5 km², or 50.4 people per km². It ranks 637 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,848 residents
- 56.5 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 548 m
St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut ranks No. 139 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 179.8 in St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.3% in St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,110 kWh a year here.
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- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,909 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Strobl, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Ischl (14,137 residents), 13 km away.
Population of St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut over time
St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut had 2,823 residents in 2016 and 2,848 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,835 |
| 2022 | 2,848 |
| 2023 | 2,944 |
| 2024 | 2,897 |
| 2025 | 2,880 |
| 2026 | 2,848 |
All indicators for St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
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 | St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,222 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 618 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 345 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 378 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 371 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 409 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 129.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 162 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 512 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 302 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 179.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 48 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 531 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 480 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,302 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 508 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 147 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,397 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 492 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 48.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 440 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,818 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 683 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 816 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 644 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services18.6% ×2.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.9% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.5% ×4.1
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut?
St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut has 2,848 residents (2026), ranking 637 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut?
St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut covers 56.5 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut went from 2,823 to 2,848, a change of +0.9%.
Where is St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut?
St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Gmunden (district). Latitude 47.738, longitude 13.448.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut?
In St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 179.8 (2026), ranking 48 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut?
In St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.3% (2024), ranking 147 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut?
In St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,110 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut?
The nearest to St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut are Strobl (3.4 km), St. Gilgen (6.9 km), Unterach am Attersee (8.3 km), Innerschwand am Mondsee (11 km), St. Lorenz (12 km).