Sankt Nikolai im Sausal: population and statistics
Sankt Nikolai im Sausal has a population of 2,357 (2026) across 26.2 km², or 90.1 people per km². It ranks 791 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,357 residents
- 26.2 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 332 m
Sankt Nikolai im Sausal in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Nikolai im Sausal ranks No. 142 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 68.9% in Sankt Nikolai im Sausal, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,220 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,665 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lang, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tillmitsch (4,014 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,880 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Nikolai im Sausal over time
Sankt Nikolai im Sausal had 2,204 residents in 2016 and 2,357 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,332 |
| 2022 | 2,322 |
| 2023 | 2,310 |
| 2024 | 2,336 |
| 2025 | 2,345 |
| 2026 | 2,357 |
All indicators for Sankt Nikolai im Sausal
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 Nikolai im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 266 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Nikolai im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 956 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 831 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Nikolai im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 225 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 663 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 248 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 676 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 537 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 261 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 720 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 606 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 256 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,375 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,640 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 843 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Nikolai im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 647 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 981 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,210 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Nikolai im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 898 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Nikolai im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 685 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 796 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Nikolai im Sausal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 485 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.7% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Nikolai im Sausal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Construction9.3% ×1.4
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Nikolai im Sausal?
Sankt Nikolai im Sausal has 2,357 residents (2026), ranking 791 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Nikolai im Sausal?
Sankt Nikolai im Sausal covers 26.2 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Nikolai im Sausal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Nikolai im Sausal went from 2,204 to 2,357, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Sankt Nikolai im Sausal?
Sankt Nikolai im Sausal is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.821, longitude 15.449.
Median age: what is the figure for Sankt Nikolai im Sausal?
In Sankt Nikolai im Sausal, “Median age” stands at 50.8 years (2026), ranking 266 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sankt Nikolai im Sausal?
In Sankt Nikolai im Sausal, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 68.9% (2024), ranking 485 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Nikolai im Sausal?
In Sankt Nikolai im Sausal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,220 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Nikolai im Sausal?
The nearest to Sankt Nikolai im Sausal are Lang (4.5 km), Kitzeck im Sausal (4.5 km), Tillmitsch (5.0 km), Wettmannstätten (5.0 km), Hengsberg (5.3 km).