St. Pölten: population and statistics
St. Pölten has a population of 60,112 (2026) across 108.5 km², or 554 people per km². It ranks 9 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 60,112 residents
- 108.5 km²
- 554 people/km²
- 274 m
St. Pölten in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Pölten ranks No. 1 by population.
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 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Private households”.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,196 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times the national average.
Population of St. Pölten over time
St. Pölten had 53,478 residents in 2016 and 60,112 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,878 |
| 2022 | 56,360 |
| 2023 | 57,639 |
| 2024 | 58,856 |
| 2025 | 59,767 |
| 2026 | 60,112 |
All indicators for St. Pölten
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. Pölten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,345 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,641 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Pölten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 27,614 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 9 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.11 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,777 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Pölten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 3,962 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 11 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 5,075 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 10 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,235 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 5,653 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 10 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,137 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 874 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 145 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,085 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 590 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Pölten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 9.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 51 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 62,536 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 7 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 104.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 37 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Pölten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 37.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,957 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Pölten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 115 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 15,767 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 9 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Pölten | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,923 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 245 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Pölten
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
- Professional, scientific and technical12.3% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities9.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication8.2% ×1.1
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Pölten
Where is St. Pölten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Pölten?
St. Pölten has 60,112 residents (2026), ranking 9 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Pölten?
St. Pölten covers 108.5 km², with a density of 554 people per km².
Is the population of St. Pölten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Pölten went from 53,478 to 60,112, a change of +12.4%.
Where is St. Pölten?
St. Pölten is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten (Stadt) (district). Latitude 48.200, longitude 15.617.
Private households: what is the figure for St. Pölten?
In St. Pölten, “Private households” stands at 27,614 (2024), ranking 9 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for St. Pölten?
In St. Pölten, “Families” stands at 15,767 (2024), ranking 9 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Pölten?
In St. Pölten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Pölten?
The nearest to St. Pölten are Gerersdorf (4.6 km), Neidling (6.2 km), Prinzersdorf (7.4 km), Pyhra (7.4 km), Karlstetten (7.5 km).