Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen: population and statistics
Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen has a population of 777 (2026) across 43.1 km², or 18.0 people per km². It ranks 1,834 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 777 residents
- 43.1 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 468 m
Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen ranks No. 274 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 63.1 in Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen, compared with an average of 102.1 in Styria and 102.8 nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 94.0 in Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen, compared with an average of 52.8 in Styria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,072 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,034 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Gallen (1,771 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,288 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen over time
Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen had 840 residents in 2016 and 777 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 801 |
| 2022 | 809 |
| 2023 | 794 |
| 2024 | 804 |
| 2025 | 779 |
| 2026 | 777 |
All indicators for Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen
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 | Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 167 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 231 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 370 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,745 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 39 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,994 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 45 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,990 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,921 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 49 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,964 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,937 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,159 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 68 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,421 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 453 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,489 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 738 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 900 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 94.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 64 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 57.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 563 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 233 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,813 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 777 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.1% ×1.2
- Health and social work13.0% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.9% ×1.8
- Construction10.9% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services10.9% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.5% ×6.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.5% ×0.5
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen?
Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen has 777 residents (2026), ranking 1,834 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen?
Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen covers 43.1 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen went from 840 to 777, a change of −7.5%.
Where is Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen?
Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.722, longitude 14.652.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen?
In Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 63.1 (2026), ranking 1,937 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen?
In Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 94.0 (2024), ranking 64 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen?
In Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,072 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen?
The nearest to Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen are Sankt Gallen (4.4 km), Landl (10 km), Hollenstein an der Ybbs (13 km), Weyer (14 km), Rosenau am Hengstpaß (19 km).