St. Martin: population and statistics
St. Martin has a population of 1,046 (2026) across 49.4 km², or 21.2 people per km². It ranks 1,650 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,046 residents
- 49.4 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 719 m
St. Martin in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Martin ranks No. 456 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.1% in St. Martin, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,471 € in St. Martin, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,083 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,919 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bad Großpertholz, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weitra (2,593 residents), 7.3 km away.
Population of St. Martin over time
St. Martin had 1,133 residents in 2016 and 1,046 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,074 |
| 2022 | 1,053 |
| 2023 | 1,057 |
| 2024 | 1,071 |
| 2025 | 1,061 |
| 2026 | 1,046 |
All indicators for St. Martin
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. Martin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 324 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Martin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 406 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,686 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.62 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 187 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Martin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 116 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,370 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 127 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,382 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 277 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 93 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,691 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,330 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 239 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,470 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,471 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 180 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Martin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 287 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,556 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Martin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Martin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,799 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 303 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,650 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Martin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Martin
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.7% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.7% ×8.0
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
- Construction3.3% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Martin
Where is St. Martin?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Martin?
St. Martin has 1,046 residents (2026), ranking 1,650 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Martin?
St. Martin covers 49.4 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of St. Martin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Martin went from 1,133 to 1,046, a change of −7.7%.
Where is St. Martin?
St. Martin is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.650, longitude 14.833.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for St. Martin?
In St. Martin, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.1% (2024), ranking 1,799 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for St. Martin?
In St. Martin, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,471 € (2019), ranking 180 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Martin?
In St. Martin, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,083 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Martin?
The nearest to St. Martin are Bad Großpertholz (2.4 km), Moorbad Harbach (7.1 km), Weitra (7.3 km), Großschönau (7.3 km), Langschlag (8.9 km).