St. Valentin: population and statistics
St. Valentin has a population of 9,291 (2026) across 45.8 km², or 203 people per km². It ranks 105 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,291 residents
- 45.8 km²
- 203 people/km²
- 263 m
St. Valentin in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Valentin ranks No. 31 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,128 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,408 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Pantaleon-Erla, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steyr (37,898 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,512 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Valentin over time
St. Valentin had 9,252 residents in 2016 and 9,291 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,320 |
| 2022 | 9,339 |
| 2023 | 9,374 |
| 2024 | 9,327 |
| 2025 | 9,356 |
| 2026 | 9,291 |
All indicators for St. Valentin
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. Valentin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Valentin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,388 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 96 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Valentin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 640 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 123 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 771 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 119 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,360 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 877 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 126 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,119 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 896 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 137 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,698 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 811 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Valentin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 994 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 6,116 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 95 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 65.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 198 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Valentin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,630 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Valentin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 896 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,720 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 94 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Valentin | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,117 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 619 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Valentin
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.8% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.8
- Construction5.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Valentin
Where is St. Valentin?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Valentin?
St. Valentin has 9,291 residents (2026), ranking 105 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Valentin?
St. Valentin covers 45.8 km², with a density of 203 people per km².
Is the population of St. Valentin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Valentin went from 9,252 to 9,291, a change of +0.4%.
Where is St. Valentin?
St. Valentin is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.175, longitude 14.533.
Families: what is the figure for St. Valentin?
In St. Valentin, “Families” stands at 2,720 (2024), ranking 94 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for St. Valentin?
In St. Valentin, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 6,116 (2024), ranking 95 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Valentin?
In St. Valentin, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,128 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Valentin?
The nearest to St. Valentin are St. Pantaleon-Erla (3.9 km), Ennsdorf (5.3 km), Kronstorf (6.1 km), Enns (6.4 km), Ernsthofen (6.4 km).