Sankt Peter ob Judenburg: population and statistics
Sankt Peter ob Judenburg has a population of 1,155 (2026) across 50.3 km², or 22.9 people per km². It ranks 1,565 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,155 residents
- 50.3 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 806 m
Sankt Peter ob Judenburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Peter ob Judenburg ranks No. 259 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.6% in Sankt Peter ob Judenburg, compared with an average of 22.6% in Styria and 20.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.2% in Sankt Peter ob Judenburg, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 988 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,050 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pöls-Oberkurzheim (2,710 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,952 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Peter ob Judenburg over time
Sankt Peter ob Judenburg had 1,118 residents in 2016 and 1,155 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,076 |
| 2022 | 1,069 |
| 2023 | 1,125 |
| 2024 | 1,148 |
| 2025 | 1,119 |
| 2026 | 1,155 |
All indicators for Sankt Peter ob Judenburg
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 ob Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 87 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 170 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Peter ob Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 461 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,592 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Peter ob Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 114 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 127 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,382 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 370 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 111 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,561 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,062 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 264 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,337 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,230 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,123 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Peter ob Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 485 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,204 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 581 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Peter ob Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,270 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Peter ob Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,520 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 317 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,616 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Peter ob Judenburg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 93 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Peter ob Judenburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing11.0% ×1.8
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.5% ×5.0
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Peter ob Judenburg?
Sankt Peter ob Judenburg has 1,155 residents (2026), ranking 1,565 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Peter ob Judenburg?
Sankt Peter ob Judenburg covers 50.3 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Peter ob Judenburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Peter ob Judenburg went from 1,118 to 1,155, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Sankt Peter ob Judenburg?
Sankt Peter ob Judenburg is in Styria. It belongs to Murtal (district). Latitude 47.183, longitude 14.583.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Sankt Peter ob Judenburg?
In Sankt Peter ob Judenburg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.6% (2026), ranking 87 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sankt Peter ob Judenburg?
In Sankt Peter ob Judenburg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.2% (2024), ranking 93 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Peter ob Judenburg?
In Sankt Peter ob Judenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 988 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Peter ob Judenburg?
The nearest to Sankt Peter ob Judenburg are Pöls-Oberkurzheim (4.0 km), Judenburg (5.9 km), Sankt Georgen ob Judenburg (6.9 km), Fohnsdorf (7.8 km), Unzmarkt-Frauenburg (11 km).