St. Florian: population and statistics
St. Florian has a population of 6,335 (2026) across 44.1 km², or 144 people per km². It ranks 190 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,335 residents
- 44.1 km²
- 144 people/km²
- 303 m
St. Florian in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Florian ranks No. 34 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 136.6 in St. Florian, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,148 € in St. Florian, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,182 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Asten, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ansfelden (18,229 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Florian over time
St. Florian had 6,077 residents in 2016 and 6,335 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,152 |
| 2022 | 6,278 |
| 2023 | 6,379 |
| 2024 | 6,318 |
| 2025 | 6,318 |
| 2026 | 6,335 |
All indicators for St. Florian
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. Florian | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 379 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Florian | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,774 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 188 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Florian | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 523 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 176 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 596 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 184 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 898 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 706 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 173 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 586 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,148 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 72 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 914 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,368 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Florian | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 8,665 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 52 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 136.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 7 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Florian | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 865 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Florian | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,243 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,909 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 170 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Florian | 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) | 21.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 100 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Florian
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical15.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Florian
Where is St. Florian?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Florian?
St. Florian has 6,335 residents (2026), ranking 190 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Florian?
St. Florian covers 44.1 km², with a density of 144 people per km².
Is the population of St. Florian growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Florian went from 6,077 to 6,335, a change of +4.2%.
Where is St. Florian?
St. Florian is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.209, longitude 14.379.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Florian?
In St. Florian, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 136.6 (2024), ranking 7 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for St. Florian?
In St. Florian, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,148 € (2019), ranking 72 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Florian?
In St. Florian, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Florian?
The nearest to St. Florian are Asten (2.9 km), Niederneukirchen (6.1 km), Ansfelden (6.7 km), Enns (7.1 km), Hargelsberg (7.4 km).