St. Oswald: population and statistics
St. Oswald has a population of 1,141 (2026) across 32.0 km², or 35.7 people per km². It ranks 1,575 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,141 residents
- 32.0 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 640 m
St. Oswald in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Oswald ranks No. 430 by population.
Share of women: 47.7% in St. Oswald, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,480 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Yspertal (1,972 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Oswald over time
St. Oswald had 1,124 residents in 2016 and 1,141 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,117 |
| 2022 | 1,112 |
| 2023 | 1,129 |
| 2024 | 1,129 |
| 2025 | 1,140 |
| 2026 | 1,141 |
All indicators for St. Oswald
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. Oswald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,538 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,778 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,924 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Oswald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 361 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,760 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 3.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 3 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Oswald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 105 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,464 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,521 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 825 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 82 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,760 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,832 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 174 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,794 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,724 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 800 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Oswald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 303 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) | 231 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,696 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,630 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Oswald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,243 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Oswald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,838 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 313 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,621 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Oswald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Oswald
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.9% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical12.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing9.9% ×1.6
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.4% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.2% ×2.6
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Oswald
Where is St. Oswald?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Oswald?
St. Oswald has 1,141 residents (2026), ranking 1,575 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Oswald?
St. Oswald covers 32.0 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of St. Oswald growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Oswald went from 1,124 to 1,141, a change of +1.5%.
Where is St. Oswald?
St. Oswald is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.267, longitude 15.036.
Average household size: what is the figure for St. Oswald?
In St. Oswald, “Average household size” stands at 3.15 persons (2024), ranking 3 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of women: what is the figure for St. Oswald?
In St. Oswald, “Share of women” stands at 47.7% (2026), ranking 1,924 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Oswald?
In St. Oswald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Oswald?
The nearest to St. Oswald are Yspertal (2.8 km), Nöchling (6.2 km), Waldhausen im Strudengau (6.5 km), Dorfstetten (7.7 km), Hofamt Priel (8.2 km).