Parish statistics 2024: Baptism sinking, weddings rise in Ebensee!

Parish statistics 2024: Baptism sinking, weddings rise in Ebensee!

In the popular market town of Ebensee am Traunsee, the parish statistics for 2024 were published, which show an interesting development. A total of 33 children received the sacrament of holy baptism, a number that remained constant compared to the previous year. At the same time, the parish recorded an increase in church weddings, with 13 bridal couples who closed the covenant for life. This is a clear increase compared to only eight couples in 2023, which signals the growing religious activities in the region. According to the report by meinzirk.at, 85 deaths were to be complained about, while 81 people died in the previous year.

population and church trends

Ebensee, located in the Upper Austrian Salzkammergut and with 7,456 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2024), also shows a remarkable development with regard to the church exit. 83 people left the Catholic Church in 2024, which is a slight decline compared to 89 in the previous year. The community has a diverse story that goes back to the 15th century when the place was first mentioned. The former saline, which significantly shaped the economy of the region, and the development of the popular tourism location are part of the cultural heritage of Ebensee, as the information on Wikipedia shows.

The market town has taken a variety of initiatives in recent years to promote both the local economy and the tourist attractiveness. With the planned pumped storage power plant, whose construction began in October 2023, energy supply is to be improved sustainably. This project, which is now estimated with increased construction costs of 451.3 million euros, shows the commitment of the municipality in the energy transition and the efforts to create modern infrastructures that meet the needs of citizens and visitors.

These developments in Ebensee am Traunsee reflect the dynamics of the community and show that despite the challenges, a positive direction is taken.

For further details on the historical development of the community, visit Wikipedia.