St. Peter in der Au: population and statistics
St. Peter in der Au has a population of 5,101 (2026) across 59.9 km², or 85.2 people per km². It ranks 265 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,101 residents
- 59.9 km²
- 85 people/km²
- 336 m
St. Peter in der Au in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Peter in der Au ranks No. 72 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 72.7 in St. Peter in der Au, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,112 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,385 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Seitenstetten, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waidhofen an der Ybbs (11,053 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,448 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Peter in der Au over time
St. Peter in der Au had 5,101 residents in 2016 and 5,101 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,161 |
| 2022 | 5,176 |
| 2023 | 5,141 |
| 2024 | 5,131 |
| 2025 | 5,128 |
| 2026 | 5,101 |
All indicators for St. Peter in der Au
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. Peter in der Au | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 325 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Peter in der Au | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,876 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 334 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.66 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 124 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Peter in der Au | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 389 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 309 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 438 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 314 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,222 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 371 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 479 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,821 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 331 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,043 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,118 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,215 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Peter in der Au | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 488 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,936 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 343 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 755 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Peter in der Au | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,234 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Peter in der Au | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,690 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,454 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 265 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Peter in der Au | 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) | 11.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 979 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Peter in der Au
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities12.8% ×1.5
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.6% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.6% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Peter in der Au?
St. Peter in der Au has 5,101 residents (2026), ranking 265 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Peter in der Au?
St. Peter in der Au covers 59.9 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of St. Peter in der Au growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Peter in der Au went from 5,101 to 5,101, a change of 0.0%.
Where is St. Peter in der Au?
St. Peter in der Au is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.045, longitude 14.625.
Average household size: what is the figure for St. Peter in der Au?
In St. Peter in der Au, “Average household size” stands at 2.66 persons (2024), ranking 124 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Peter in der Au?
In St. Peter in der Au, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 72.7 (2026), ranking 1,821 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Peter in der Au?
In St. Peter in der Au, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Peter in der Au?
The nearest to St. Peter in der Au are Seitenstetten (2.5 km), Weistrach (3.2 km), Wolfsbach (5.1 km), Biberbach (6.6 km), Ertl (7.6 km).