Sankt Peter im Sulmtal: population and statistics
Sankt Peter im Sulmtal has a population of 1,265 (2026) across 11.0 km², or 115 people per km². It ranks 1,475 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,265 residents
- 11.0 km²
- 115 people/km²
- 376 m
Sankt Peter im Sulmtal in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Peter im Sulmtal ranks No. 251 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.0% in Sankt Peter im Sulmtal, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 11.9% in Sankt Peter im Sulmtal, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,207 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,539 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Martin im Sulmtal (2,982 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,828 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Peter im Sulmtal over time
Sankt Peter im Sulmtal had 1,321 residents in 2016 and 1,265 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,258 |
| 2022 | 1,240 |
| 2023 | 1,274 |
| 2024 | 1,292 |
| 2025 | 1,271 |
| 2026 | 1,265 |
All indicators for Sankt Peter im Sulmtal
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 im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,758 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 464 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 287 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Peter im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 527 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,463 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Peter im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 85 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,664 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,699 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,675 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 122 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,469 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,049 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 371 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 887 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,515 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 923 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Peter im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.2% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,573 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) | 435 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,280 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 894 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Peter im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 798 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Peter im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,804 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 374 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,460 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Peter im Sulmtal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 271 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Peter im Sulmtal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing16.5% ×2.7
- Construction10.7% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.8% ×2.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Sankt Peter im Sulmtal
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Peter im Sulmtal?
Sankt Peter im Sulmtal has 1,265 residents (2026), ranking 1,475 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Peter im Sulmtal?
Sankt Peter im Sulmtal covers 11.0 km², with a density of 115 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Peter im Sulmtal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Peter im Sulmtal went from 1,321 to 1,265, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Sankt Peter im Sulmtal?
Sankt Peter im Sulmtal is in Styria. It belongs to Deutschlandsberg (district). Latitude 46.759, longitude 15.253.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Sankt Peter im Sulmtal?
In Sankt Peter im Sulmtal, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.0% (2024), ranking 1,804 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Sankt Peter im Sulmtal?
In Sankt Peter im Sulmtal, “Share of people under 15” stands at 11.9% (2026), ranking 1,758 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Peter im Sulmtal?
In Sankt Peter im Sulmtal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,207 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Peter im Sulmtal?
The nearest to Sankt Peter im Sulmtal are Sankt Martin im Sulmtal (3.7 km), Bad Schwanberg (4.0 km), Wies (4.5 km), Pölfing-Brunn (4.6 km), Deutschlandsberg (7.0 km).