St. Georgen im Attergau: population and statistics
St. Georgen im Attergau has a population of 4,941 (2026) across 15.6 km², or 317 people per km². It ranks 288 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,941 residents
- 15.6 km²
- 317 people/km²
- 538 m
St. Georgen im Attergau in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Georgen im Attergau ranks No. 62 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,097 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,183 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Berg im Attergau, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vöcklabruck (12,985 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,388 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Georgen im Attergau over time
St. Georgen im Attergau had 4,460 residents in 2016 and 4,941 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,492 |
| 2022 | 4,476 |
| 2023 | 4,701 |
| 2024 | 4,809 |
| 2025 | 4,935 |
| 2026 | 4,941 |
All indicators for St. Georgen im Attergau
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 im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,857 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,911 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Georgen im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,017 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 303 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Georgen im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 418 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 264 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 467 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 277 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 865 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 598 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 224 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 121.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 369 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 492 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 560 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,330 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,054 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Georgen im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,289 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 277 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 484 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Georgen im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,574 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Georgen im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 240 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,329 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 311 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Georgen im Attergau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,621 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Georgen im Attergau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical13.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.5% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services9.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.4% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Georgen im Attergau?
St. Georgen im Attergau has 4,941 residents (2026), ranking 288 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Georgen im Attergau?
St. Georgen im Attergau covers 15.6 km², with a density of 317 people per km².
Is the population of St. Georgen im Attergau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Georgen im Attergau went from 4,460 to 4,941, a change of +10.8%.
Where is St. Georgen im Attergau?
St. Georgen im Attergau is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 47.933, longitude 13.492.
Median age: what is the figure for St. Georgen im Attergau?
In St. Georgen im Attergau, “Median age” stands at 41.0 years (2026), ranking 1,911 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for St. Georgen im Attergau?
In St. Georgen im Attergau, “Active trade licences” stands at 598 (2026), ranking 224 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Georgen im Attergau?
In St. Georgen im Attergau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,097 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Georgen im Attergau?
The nearest to St. Georgen im Attergau are Berg im Attergau (2.7 km), Straß im Attergau (4.1 km), Attersee am Attersee (4.1 km), Weißenkirchen im Attergau (5.9 km), Nußdorf am Attersee (6.1 km).