Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth: population and statistics
Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth has a population of 1,289 (2026) across 11.8 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 1,455 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,289 residents
- 11.8 km²
- 109 people/km²
- 535 m
Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth ranks No. 248 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 149 € in Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 15.5 in Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth, compared with an average of 52.8 in Styria and 53.2 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 1,213 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,655 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sankt Bartholomä, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gratwein-Straßengel (12,759 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,852 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth over time
Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth had 1,201 residents in 2016 and 1,289 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,259 |
| 2022 | 1,277 |
| 2023 | 1,270 |
| 2024 | 1,278 |
| 2025 | 1,260 |
| 2026 | 1,289 |
All indicators for Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth
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 Oswald bei Plankenwarth | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 652 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 528 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,459 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 101 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,502 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 105 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,563 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,314 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 121 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,476 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,140 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 149 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,881 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,868 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 302 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 196 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,781 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,861 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 219 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 389 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,420 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 237 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth
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 technical14.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing13.3% ×2.2
- Other service activities11.7% ×1.4
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.2% ×3.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth?
Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth has 1,289 residents (2026), ranking 1,455 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth?
Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth covers 11.8 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth went from 1,201 to 1,289, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth?
Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.087, longitude 15.279.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth?
In Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 149 € (2019), ranking 1,881 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth?
In Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 15.5 (2024), ranking 1,861 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth?
In Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,213 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth?
The nearest to Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth are Sankt Bartholomä (2.6 km), Stiwoll (4.8 km), Gratwein-Straßengel (5.1 km), Thal (5.8 km), Hitzendorf (6.0 km).