St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde: population and statistics
St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde has a population of 2,809 (2026) across 22.7 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 650 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,809 residents
- 22.7 km²
- 124 people/km²
- 258 m
St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde ranks No. 160 by population.
Share of women: 48.9% in St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,115 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,182 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Blindenmarkt, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 6.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,460 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde over time
St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde had 2,810 residents in 2016 and 2,809 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,926 |
| 2022 | 2,871 |
| 2023 | 2,863 |
| 2024 | 2,838 |
| 2025 | 2,807 |
| 2026 | 2,809 |
All indicators for St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde
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 Ybbsfelde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,552 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,268 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,079 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 706 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 222 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 678 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 246 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 684 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 350 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 515 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 315 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 352 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 964 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,521 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 917 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,285 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 534 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 507 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 613 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 825 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 636 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,010 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.0% ×1.5
- Health and social work11.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.0
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services3.8% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde?
St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde has 2,809 residents (2026), ranking 650 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde?
St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde covers 22.7 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde went from 2,810 to 2,809, a change of 0.0%.
Where is St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde?
St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.129, longitude 14.954.
Average household size: what is the figure for St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde?
In St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde, “Average household size” stands at 2.60 persons (2024), ranking 222 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of women: what is the figure for St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde?
In St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde, “Share of women” stands at 48.9% (2026), ranking 1,695 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde?
In St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,115 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde?
The nearest to St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde are Blindenmarkt (2.6 km), Ferschnitz (4.6 km), Viehdorf (5.0 km), Euratsfeld (5.4 km), St. Martin-Karlsbach (6.4 km).