St. Georgen am Reith: population and statistics
St. Georgen am Reith has a population of 528 (2026) across 40.1 km², or 13.2 people per km². It ranks 1,973 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 528 residents
- 40.1 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 492 m
St. Georgen am Reith in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Georgen am Reith ranks No. 546 by population.
Share of women: 47.0% in St. Georgen am Reith, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.7% in St. Georgen am Reith, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,618 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Göstling an der Ybbs (2,017 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,236 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Georgen am Reith over time
St. Georgen am Reith had 599 residents in 2016 and 528 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 544 |
| 2022 | 537 |
| 2023 | 534 |
| 2024 | 532 |
| 2025 | 529 |
| 2026 | 528 |
All indicators for St. Georgen am Reith
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. Georgen am Reith | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 472 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,964 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Reith | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 186 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,999 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.83 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 37 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Reith | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 53 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,911 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 57 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,915 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 458 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 47 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,974 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,327 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 107 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,951 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,671 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 823 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Reith | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 370 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 97 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,000 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,729 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Reith | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,315 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Reith | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,945 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 155 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,966 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Reith | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 135 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,939 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Georgen am Reith
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.8% ×11.7
- Administrative and support services12.8% ×1.6
- Health and social work12.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.6% ×1.8
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.5% ×1.1
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Georgen am Reith?
St. Georgen am Reith has 528 residents (2026), ranking 1,973 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Georgen am Reith?
St. Georgen am Reith covers 40.1 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of St. Georgen am Reith growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Georgen am Reith went from 599 to 528, a change of −11.9%.
Where is St. Georgen am Reith?
St. Georgen am Reith is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 47.841, longitude 14.880.
Share of women: what is the figure for St. Georgen am Reith?
In St. Georgen am Reith, “Share of women” stands at 47.0% (2026), ranking 1,964 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for St. Georgen am Reith?
In St. Georgen am Reith, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.7% (2024), ranking 1,945 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Georgen am Reith?
In St. Georgen am Reith, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Georgen am Reith?
The nearest to St. Georgen am Reith are Göstling an der Ybbs (4.8 km), Opponitz (5.5 km), Hollenstein an der Ybbs (9.0 km), Lunz am See (11 km), Ybbsitz (12 km).