St. Agatha: population and statistics
St. Agatha has a population of 2,159 (2026) across 31.8 km², or 67.9 people per km². It ranks 898 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,159 residents
- 31.8 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 592 m
St. Agatha in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Agatha ranks No. 201 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.3% in St. Agatha, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,130 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,455 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Haibach ob der Donau, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waizenkirchen (3,958 residents), 6.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Agatha over time
St. Agatha had 2,127 residents in 2016 and 2,159 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,145 |
| 2022 | 2,132 |
| 2023 | 2,153 |
| 2024 | 2,161 |
| 2025 | 2,183 |
| 2026 | 2,159 |
All indicators for St. Agatha
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. Agatha | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,720 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,248 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,877 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Agatha | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 777 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,035 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.81 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 44 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Agatha | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 187 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 858 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 203 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 884 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 937 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 198 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 985 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,213 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 274 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,291 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,774 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 329 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Agatha | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 136 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,923 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 502 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,178 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,477 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Agatha | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 792 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Agatha | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,838 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 619 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 912 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Agatha | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,543 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Agatha
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities16.3% ×1.9
- Information and communication9.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.7% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Agatha
Where is St. Agatha?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Agatha?
St. Agatha has 2,159 residents (2026), ranking 898 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Agatha?
St. Agatha covers 31.8 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of St. Agatha growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Agatha went from 2,127 to 2,159, a change of +1.5%.
Where is St. Agatha?
St. Agatha is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.386, longitude 13.879.
Average household size: what is the figure for St. Agatha?
In St. Agatha, “Average household size” stands at 2.81 persons (2024), ranking 44 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for St. Agatha?
In St. Agatha, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.3% (2024), ranking 1,923 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Agatha?
In St. Agatha, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,130 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Agatha?
The nearest to St. Agatha are Haibach ob der Donau (3.8 km), Eschenau im Hausruckkreis (4.4 km), Heiligenberg (5.4 km), Waizenkirchen (6.4 km), Neukirchen am Walde (7.5 km).