Sankt Gallen: population and statistics
Sankt Gallen has a population of 1,771 (2026) across 129.9 km², or 13.6 people per km². It ranks 1,081 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,771 residents
- 129.9 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 515 m
Sankt Gallen in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Gallen ranks No. 188 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 56.4% in Sankt Gallen, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 26.4% in Sankt Gallen, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,189 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Admont (4,882 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,236 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Gallen over time
Sankt Gallen had 1,841 residents in 2016 and 1,771 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,788 |
| 2022 | 1,786 |
| 2023 | 1,801 |
| 2024 | 1,803 |
| 2025 | 1,797 |
| 2026 | 1,771 |
All indicators for 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 | Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 301 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 436 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 817 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 984 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 141 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,136 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 168 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,057 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 924 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 175 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,116 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 963 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 474 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 599 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,844 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 308 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 749 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 886 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 628 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 56.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,848 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 439 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 522 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,071 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Gallen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: 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 trade16.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work13.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities12.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×1.2
- Construction9.3% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Sankt Gallen
Where is Sankt Gallen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Gallen?
Sankt Gallen has 1,771 residents (2026), ranking 1,081 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Gallen?
Sankt Gallen covers 129.9 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Gallen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Gallen went from 1,841 to 1,771, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Sankt Gallen?
Sankt Gallen is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.691, longitude 14.616.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Sankt Gallen?
In Sankt Gallen, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 56.4% (2024), ranking 1,848 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Sankt Gallen?
In Sankt Gallen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 26.4% (2026), ranking 301 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Gallen?
In Sankt Gallen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Gallen?
The nearest to Sankt Gallen are Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen (4.4 km), Landl (10 km), Rosenau am Hengstpaß (17 km), Hollenstein an der Ybbs (17 km), Admont (18 km).