St. Aegidi: population and statistics
St. Aegidi has a population of 1,552 (2026) across 28.6 km², or 54.2 people per km². It ranks 1,248 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,552 residents
- 28.6 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 582 m
St. Aegidi in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Aegidi ranks No. 273 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.9% in St. Aegidi, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,113 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,010 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Engelhartszell, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Münzkirchen (2,523 residents), 12 km away.
Population of St. Aegidi over time
St. Aegidi had 1,573 residents in 2016 and 1,552 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,541 |
| 2022 | 1,537 |
| 2023 | 1,576 |
| 2024 | 1,556 |
| 2025 | 1,569 |
| 2026 | 1,552 |
All indicators for St. Aegidi
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 | St. Aegidi | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,271 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,187 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Aegidi | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 587 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,356 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.65 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 139 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Aegidi | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 139 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,158 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 151 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 815 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 137 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,341 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,357 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 261 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,353 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,744 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 340 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Aegidi | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 147 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 494 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,189 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,031 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Aegidi | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,408 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Aegidi | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 441 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,280 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Aegidi | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,608 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Aegidi
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.1% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical15.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing9.6% ×1.6
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.9% ×0.6
- Other service activities5.9% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Aegidi
Where is St. Aegidi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Aegidi?
St. Aegidi has 1,552 residents (2026), ranking 1,248 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Aegidi?
St. Aegidi covers 28.6 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of St. Aegidi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Aegidi went from 1,573 to 1,552, a change of −1.3%.
Where is St. Aegidi?
St. Aegidi is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.483, longitude 13.733.
Average household size: what is the figure for St. Aegidi?
In St. Aegidi, “Average household size” stands at 2.65 persons (2024), ranking 139 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for St. Aegidi?
In St. Aegidi, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.9% (2024), ranking 1,801 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Aegidi?
In St. Aegidi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,113 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Aegidi?
The nearest to St. Aegidi are Engelhartszell (1.9 km), Neustift im Mühlkreis (5.3 km), Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis (5.8 km), Waldkirchen am Wesen (7.2 km), Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis (7.2 km).