St. Margarethen an der Sierning: population and statistics
St. Margarethen an der Sierning has a population of 1,050 (2026) across 14.6 km², or 72.0 people per km². It ranks 1,647 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,050 residents
- 14.6 km²
- 72 people/km²
- 253 m
St. Margarethen an der Sierning in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Margarethen an der Sierning ranks No. 455 by population.
Share of women: 47.8% in St. Margarethen an der Sierning, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 147.6 in St. Margarethen an der Sierning, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,043 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Markersdorf-Haindorf (2,058 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Margarethen an der Sierning over time
St. Margarethen an der Sierning had 1,049 residents in 2016 and 1,050 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,012 |
| 2022 | 1,041 |
| 2023 | 1,057 |
| 2024 | 1,038 |
| 2025 | 1,053 |
| 2026 | 1,050 |
All indicators for St. Margarethen an der Sierning
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. Margarethen an der Sierning | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,037 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,563 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,914 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Margarethen an der Sierning | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 420 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,665 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Margarethen an der Sierning | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 115 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,379 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 122 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,425 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 313 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 155 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,227 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 147.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 119 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 227 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,530 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,009 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 279 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Margarethen an der Sierning | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 394 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 248 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,656 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Margarethen an der Sierning | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 842 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Margarethen an der Sierning | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,654 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 325 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,598 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Margarethen an der Sierning | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 442 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Margarethen an der Sierning
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work13.1% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.8% ×10.8
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Margarethen an der Sierning?
St. Margarethen an der Sierning has 1,050 residents (2026), ranking 1,647 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Margarethen an der Sierning?
St. Margarethen an der Sierning covers 14.6 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of St. Margarethen an der Sierning growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Margarethen an der Sierning went from 1,049 to 1,050, a change of +0.1%.
Where is St. Margarethen an der Sierning?
St. Margarethen an der Sierning is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.159, longitude 15.492.
Share of women: what is the figure for St. Margarethen an der Sierning?
In St. Margarethen an der Sierning, “Share of women” stands at 47.8% (2026), ranking 1,914 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Margarethen an der Sierning?
In St. Margarethen an der Sierning, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 147.6 (2026), ranking 119 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Margarethen an der Sierning?
In St. Margarethen an der Sierning, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Margarethen an der Sierning?
The nearest to St. Margarethen an der Sierning are Markersdorf-Haindorf (2.8 km), Ober-Grafendorf (4.0 km), Bischofstetten (4.3 km), Haunoldstein (4.8 km), Prinzersdorf (5.2 km).