St. Georgen am Walde: population and statistics
St. Georgen am Walde has a population of 1,970 (2026) across 53.6 km², or 36.7 people per km². It ranks 977 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,970 residents
- 53.6 km²
- 37 people/km²
- 786 m
St. Georgen am Walde in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Georgen am Walde ranks No. 217 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.6% in St. Georgen am Walde, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,102 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,510 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dimbach, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Königswiesen (3,017 residents), 6.6 km away.
Population of St. Georgen am Walde over time
St. Georgen am Walde had 2,047 residents in 2016 and 1,970 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,967 |
| 2022 | 1,973 |
| 2023 | 1,957 |
| 2024 | 1,959 |
| 2025 | 1,975 |
| 2026 | 1,970 |
All indicators for St. Georgen am Walde
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. Georgen am Walde | 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) | 21.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,037 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 707 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,141 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.79 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 48 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 185 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 871 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 205 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 872 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 586 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 143 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,295 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,823 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 175 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,789 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,042 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 621 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 240 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) | 494 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,189 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,345 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,348 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 572 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 976 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Georgen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,529 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,849 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Georgen am Walde
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work11.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.0% ×6.4
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Finance and insurance6.3% ×2.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Georgen am Walde?
St. Georgen am Walde has 1,970 residents (2026), ranking 977 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Georgen am Walde?
St. Georgen am Walde covers 53.6 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of St. Georgen am Walde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Georgen am Walde went from 2,047 to 1,970, a change of −3.8%.
Where is St. Georgen am Walde?
St. Georgen am Walde is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.361, longitude 14.897.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for St. Georgen am Walde?
In St. Georgen am Walde, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,953 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for St. Georgen am Walde?
In St. Georgen am Walde, “Average household size” stands at 2.79 persons (2024), ranking 48 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Georgen am Walde?
In St. Georgen am Walde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,102 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Georgen am Walde?
The nearest to St. Georgen am Walde are Dimbach (5.9 km), Königswiesen (6.6 km), Dorfstetten (7.4 km), Pabneukirchen (7.7 km), Bärnkopf (8.7 km).