Parish statistics 2024: Baptisms are falling, weddings are rising in Ebensee!

Parish statistics 2024: Baptisms are falling, weddings are rising in Ebensee!

In the popular market town of Ebensee am Traunsee, the parish statistics for 2024 have been 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 saw an increase in church weddings, with 13 couples tying the knot. This is a significant increase compared to just eight pairs in 2023, signaling growing religious activity in the region. According to the report from meinbezirk.at, there were 85 deaths, 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), is also showing a remarkable development in terms of people leaving the church. 83 people left the Catholic Church in 2024, a slight decrease compared to 89 the previous year. The community has a diverse history dating back to the 15th century, when the site was first mentioned. The former saltworks, which significantly shaped the region's economy, and the development into a popular tourist resort are part of Ebensee's cultural heritage, 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 tourist attractiveness. The planned pumped storage power plant, whose construction began in October 2023, is intended to sustainably improve the energy supply. This project, which is now estimated to have increased construction costs of 451.3 million euros, shows the municipality's commitment to the energy transition and the efforts to create modern infrastructure that meets the needs of citizens and visitors.

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

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