Sankt Bartholomä: population and statistics
Sankt Bartholomä has a population of 1,511 (2026) across 11.7 km², or 129 people per km². It ranks 1,291 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,511 residents
- 11.7 km²
- 129 people/km²
- 503 m
Sankt Bartholomä in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Bartholomä ranks No. 218 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 0 € in Sankt Bartholomä, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.1% in Sankt Bartholomä, compared with an average of 5.3% in Styria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,204 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,643 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stallhofen (3,252 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,816 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Bartholomä over time
Sankt Bartholomä had 1,385 residents in 2016 and 1,511 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,457 |
| 2022 | 1,468 |
| 2023 | 1,489 |
| 2024 | 1,503 |
| 2025 | 1,504 |
| 2026 | 1,511 |
All indicators for Sankt Bartholomä
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 | Sankt Bartholomä | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 325 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,135 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Bartholomä | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 591 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,348 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Bartholomä | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 126 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,279 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 135 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,318 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.5 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,070 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 173 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,128 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 514 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 364 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 903 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 0 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Bartholomä | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 394 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 436 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,278 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,142 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Bartholomä | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 335 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Bartholomä | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 458 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,229 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Bartholomä | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 493 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Bartholomä
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work11.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.7% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services9.5% ×1.2
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.7% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Sankt Bartholomä
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Bartholomä?
Sankt Bartholomä has 1,511 residents (2026), ranking 1,291 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Bartholomä?
Sankt Bartholomä covers 11.7 km², with a density of 129 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Bartholomä growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Bartholomä went from 1,385 to 1,511, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Sankt Bartholomä?
Sankt Bartholomä is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.069, longitude 15.257.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sankt Bartholomä?
In Sankt Bartholomä, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 0 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Sankt Bartholomä?
In Sankt Bartholomä, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.1% (2024), ranking 1,665 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Bartholomä?
In Sankt Bartholomä, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,204 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Bartholomä?
The nearest to Sankt Bartholomä are Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth (2.6 km), Stallhofen (3.7 km), Stiwoll (4.7 km), Hitzendorf (5.0 km), Krottendorf-Gaisfeld (7.3 km).