St. Johann am Walde: population and statistics
St. Johann am Walde has a population of 2,026 (2026) across 40.0 km², or 50.6 people per km². It ranks 951 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,026 residents
- 40.0 km²
- 51 people/km²
- 619 m
St. Johann am Walde in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Johann am Walde ranks No. 213 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.7% in St. Johann am Walde, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 195 € in St. Johann am Walde, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,104 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,606 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Höhnhart, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schalchen (4,100 residents), 9.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,416 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Johann am Walde over time
St. Johann am Walde had 2,046 residents in 2016 and 2,026 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,043 |
| 2022 | 2,045 |
| 2023 | 2,048 |
| 2024 | 2,061 |
| 2025 | 2,044 |
| 2026 | 2,026 |
All indicators for St. Johann 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. Johann am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Johann am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 838 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 953 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Johann am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 160 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,009 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 165 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,078 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,427 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 168 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,152 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,540 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 195 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,678 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,154 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,178 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Johann am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 470 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,229 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,492 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Johann am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,085 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Johann am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 629 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 893 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Johann 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) | 63.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,563 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Johann 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 trade27.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.3
- Manufacturing9.6% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.0% ×2.5
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Johann am Walde
Where is St. Johann am Walde?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Johann am Walde?
St. Johann am Walde has 2,026 residents (2026), ranking 951 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Johann am Walde?
St. Johann am Walde covers 40.0 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of St. Johann am Walde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Johann am Walde went from 2,046 to 2,026, a change of −1.0%.
Where is St. Johann am Walde?
St. Johann am Walde is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.121, longitude 13.284.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for St. Johann am Walde?
In St. Johann am Walde, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.7% (2024), ranking 1,836 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for St. Johann am Walde?
In St. Johann am Walde, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 195 € (2019), ranking 1,678 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Johann am Walde?
In St. Johann am Walde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,104 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Johann am Walde?
The nearest to St. Johann am Walde are Höhnhart (4.9 km), Maria Schmolln (5.2 km), Mettmach (7.4 km), Aspach (7.4 km), Roßbach (9.1 km).