Sankt Peter am Ottersbach: population and statistics
Sankt Peter am Ottersbach has a population of 2,927 (2026) across 48.6 km², or 60.2 people per km². It ranks 620 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,927 residents
- 48.6 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 272 m
Sankt Peter am Ottersbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Peter am Ottersbach ranks No. 113 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,278 € in Sankt Peter am Ottersbach, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 7.4% in Sankt Peter am Ottersbach, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,223 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,805 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mettersdorf am Saßbach, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gnas (5,919 residents), 10.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,892 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Peter am Ottersbach over time
Sankt Peter am Ottersbach had 3,006 residents in 2016 and 2,927 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,917 |
| 2022 | 2,909 |
| 2023 | 2,913 |
| 2024 | 2,897 |
| 2025 | 2,884 |
| 2026 | 2,927 |
All indicators for Sankt Peter am Ottersbach
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 Peter am Ottersbach | 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) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 691 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 392 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Peter am Ottersbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,114 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 689 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.56 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Peter am Ottersbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 265 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 542 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 291 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 559 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 678 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 254 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 749 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,402 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 225 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,539 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,278 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 217 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Peter am Ottersbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 927 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,490 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 462 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 51.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 383 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Peter am Ottersbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,234 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Peter am Ottersbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 855 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 611 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Peter am Ottersbach | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Peter am Ottersbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work13.4% ×1.3
- Construction11.1% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sankt Peter am Ottersbach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Peter am Ottersbach?
Sankt Peter am Ottersbach has 2,927 residents (2026), ranking 620 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Peter am Ottersbach?
Sankt Peter am Ottersbach covers 48.6 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Peter am Ottersbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Peter am Ottersbach went from 3,006 to 2,927, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Sankt Peter am Ottersbach?
Sankt Peter am Ottersbach is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.798, longitude 15.759.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sankt Peter am Ottersbach?
In Sankt Peter am Ottersbach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,278 € (2019), ranking 217 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sankt Peter am Ottersbach?
In Sankt Peter am Ottersbach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 7.4% (2024), ranking 1,734 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Peter am Ottersbach?
In Sankt Peter am Ottersbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,223 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Peter am Ottersbach?
The nearest to Sankt Peter am Ottersbach are Mettersdorf am Saßbach (3.8 km), Jagerberg (6.5 km), Schwarzautal (7.0 km), Deutsch Goritz (7.6 km), Straden (8.6 km).