St. Johann am Wimberg: population and statistics
St. Johann am Wimberg has a population of 1,031 (2026) across 19.7 km², or 52.3 people per km². It ranks 1,661 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,031 residents
- 19.7 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 721 m
St. Johann am Wimberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Johann am Wimberg ranks No. 363 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.8% in St. Johann am Wimberg, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.2% in St. Johann am Wimberg, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,106 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,763 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Veit im Mühlkreis, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Peter am Wimberg (1,808 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,424 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Johann am Wimberg over time
St. Johann am Wimberg had 1,034 residents in 2016 and 1,031 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 988 |
| 2022 | 1,006 |
| 2023 | 1,021 |
| 2024 | 1,022 |
| 2025 | 1,009 |
| 2026 | 1,031 |
All indicators for St. Johann am Wimberg
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 Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,614 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Johann am Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 408 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,684 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Johann am Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 103 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 110 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,507 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 462 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 101 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,640 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.0 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,002 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 236 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,485 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,387 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,005 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Johann am Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 267 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,605 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Johann am Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 928 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Johann am Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 293 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,676 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Johann am Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,250 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Johann am Wimberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing13.1% ×2.2
- Accommodation and food services9.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.1% ×2.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Johann am Wimberg?
St. Johann am Wimberg has 1,031 residents (2026), ranking 1,661 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Johann am Wimberg?
St. Johann am Wimberg covers 19.7 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of St. Johann am Wimberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Johann am Wimberg went from 1,034 to 1,031, a change of −0.3%.
Where is St. Johann am Wimberg?
St. Johann am Wimberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.489, longitude 14.131.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for St. Johann am Wimberg?
In St. Johann am Wimberg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.8% (2024), ranking 1,787 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for St. Johann am Wimberg?
In St. Johann am Wimberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.2% (2024), ranking 1,787 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Johann am Wimberg?
In St. Johann am Wimberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,106 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Johann am Wimberg?
The nearest to St. Johann am Wimberg are St. Veit im Mühlkreis (3.2 km), St. Peter am Wimberg (3.6 km), Niederwaldkirchen (5.3 km), Helfenberg (6.1 km), St. Ulrich im Mühlkreis (6.3 km).