St. Lorenz: population and statistics
St. Lorenz has a population of 2,661 (2026) across 23.6 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 696 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,661 residents
- 23.6 km²
- 113 people/km²
- 488 m
St. Lorenz in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Lorenz ranks No. 152 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.3% in St. Lorenz, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 163.1 in St. Lorenz, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 27.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,047 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: 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 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,301 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Innerschwand am Mondsee, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tiefgraben (4,208 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,188 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Lorenz over time
St. Lorenz had 2,430 residents in 2016 and 2,661 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,521 |
| 2022 | 2,525 |
| 2023 | 2,612 |
| 2024 | 2,652 |
| 2025 | 2,648 |
| 2026 | 2,661 |
All indicators for St. Lorenz
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. Lorenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,552 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Lorenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,062 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 729 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Lorenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 356 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 359 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 374 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 405 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 92 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 434 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 392 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 163.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 74 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 419 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 745 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 865 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,398 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Lorenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 67 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,016 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 671 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 739 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Lorenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,035 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Lorenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 762 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 696 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Lorenz | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,740 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 19.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 146 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Lorenz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work27.0% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade21.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Lorenz
Where is St. Lorenz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Lorenz?
St. Lorenz has 2,661 residents (2026), ranking 696 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Lorenz?
St. Lorenz covers 23.6 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of St. Lorenz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Lorenz went from 2,430 to 2,661, a change of +9.5%.
Where is St. Lorenz?
St. Lorenz is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 47.823, longitude 13.357.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Lorenz?
In St. Lorenz, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.3% (2024), ranking 67 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Lorenz?
In St. Lorenz, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 163.1 (2026), ranking 74 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Lorenz?
In St. Lorenz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,047 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Lorenz?
The nearest to St. Lorenz are Innerschwand am Mondsee (3.4 km), Mondsee (3.7 km), Tiefgraben (3.9 km), Fuschl am See (5.0 km), St. Gilgen (6.3 km).