Sankt Jakob im Walde: population and statistics
Sankt Jakob im Walde has a population of 1,023 (2026) across 30.3 km², or 33.7 people per km². It ranks 1,667 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,023 residents
- 30.3 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 912 m
Sankt Jakob im Walde in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Jakob im Walde ranks No. 266 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 78.0% in Sankt Jakob im Walde, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,171 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Styria for “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,246 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wenigzell, 4.5 km away.
Population of Sankt Jakob im Walde over time
Sankt Jakob im Walde had 1,050 residents in 2016 and 1,023 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,037 |
| 2022 | 1,028 |
| 2023 | 1,008 |
| 2024 | 1,012 |
| 2025 | 1,021 |
| 2026 | 1,023 |
All indicators for Sankt Jakob im Walde
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 Jakob im Walde | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 150 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 964 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 828 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Jakob im Walde | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 354 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,773 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.88 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 27 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Jakob im Walde | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 120 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,336 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 126 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,390 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.7 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 212 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 84 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,741 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,570 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 183 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,741 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 994 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,297 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Jakob im Walde | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 286 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,561 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Jakob im Walde | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,574 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Jakob im Walde | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,804 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 314 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,620 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Jakob im Walde | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 78.0% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,949 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Jakob im Walde
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services13.1% ×1.8
- Other service activities13.1% ×1.5
- Manufacturing11.9% ×2.0
- Health and social work9.5% ×1.0
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sankt Jakob im Walde
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Jakob im Walde?
Sankt Jakob im Walde has 1,023 residents (2026), ranking 1,667 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Jakob im Walde?
Sankt Jakob im Walde covers 30.3 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Jakob im Walde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Jakob im Walde went from 1,050 to 1,023, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Sankt Jakob im Walde?
Sankt Jakob im Walde is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.466, longitude 15.786.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sankt Jakob im Walde?
In Sankt Jakob im Walde, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 78.0% (2024), ranking 1 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Sankt Jakob im Walde?
In Sankt Jakob im Walde, “Average household size” stands at 2.88 persons (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Jakob im Walde?
In Sankt Jakob im Walde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Jakob im Walde?
The nearest to Sankt Jakob im Walde are Wenigzell (4.5 km), Ratten (5.5 km), Rettenegg (6.7 km), St. Kathrein am Hauenstein (7.4 km), Waldbach-Mönichwald (7.6 km).