St. Martin im Mühlkreis: population and statistics
St. Martin im Mühlkreis has a population of 3,802 (2026) across 34.9 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 419 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,802 residents
- 34.9 km²
- 109 people/km²
- 544 m
St. Martin im Mühlkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Martin im Mühlkreis ranks No. 92 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,127 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,887 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Niederwaldkirchen, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alkoven (6,137 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,508 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Martin im Mühlkreis over time
St. Martin im Mühlkreis had 3,682 residents in 2016 and 3,802 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,776 |
| 2022 | 3,725 |
| 2023 | 3,812 |
| 2024 | 3,818 |
| 2025 | 3,805 |
| 2026 | 3,802 |
All indicators for St. Martin im Mühlkreis
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. Martin im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 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. Martin im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,560 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 446 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Martin im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 343 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 383 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 382 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 390 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 691 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 427 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 401 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 561 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 496 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 550 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 917 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,364 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Martin im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,914 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 350 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 406 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Martin im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,385 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Martin im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,132 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 393 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Martin im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,219 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 591 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Martin im Mühlkreis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities13.7% ×1.6
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Martin im Mühlkreis
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Martin im Mühlkreis?
St. Martin im Mühlkreis has 3,802 residents (2026), ranking 419 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Martin im Mühlkreis?
St. Martin im Mühlkreis covers 34.9 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of St. Martin im Mühlkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Martin im Mühlkreis went from 3,682 to 3,802, a change of +3.3%.
Where is St. Martin im Mühlkreis?
St. Martin im Mühlkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.417, longitude 14.039.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for St. Martin im Mühlkreis?
In St. Martin im Mühlkreis, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 1,914 (2024), ranking 350 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Enterprises: what is the figure for St. Martin im Mühlkreis?
In St. Martin im Mühlkreis, “Enterprises” stands at 343 (2024), ranking 383 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Martin im Mühlkreis?
In St. Martin im Mühlkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,127 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Martin im Mühlkreis?
The nearest to St. Martin im Mühlkreis are Niederwaldkirchen (5.2 km), Kleinzell im Mühlkreis (5.5 km), Herzogsdorf (5.7 km), Aschach an der Donau (5.8 km), St. Ulrich im Mühlkreis (6.3 km).