St. Nikola an der Donau: population and statistics
St. Nikola an der Donau has a population of 740 (2026) across 13.1 km², or 56.4 people per km². It ranks 1,852 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 740 residents
- 13.1 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 237 m
St. Nikola an der Donau in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Nikola an der Donau ranks No. 397 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 63.1% in St. Nikola an der Donau, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 19.9% in St. Nikola an der Donau, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,111 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,839 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grein (2,930 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,444 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Nikola an der Donau over time
St. Nikola an der Donau had 816 residents in 2016 and 740 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 744 |
| 2022 | 822 |
| 2023 | 795 |
| 2024 | 801 |
| 2025 | 758 |
| 2026 | 740 |
All indicators for St. Nikola an der Donau
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. Nikola an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,135 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,248 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Nikola an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 300 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,861 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Nikola an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 71 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,785 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 75 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,807 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 67 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,854 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,273 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 175 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,789 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,206 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 546 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Nikola an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 63.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,967 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 63 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 134 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,917 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,767 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Nikola an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,141 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Nikola an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 158 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 198 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,882 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Nikola an der Donau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,812 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Nikola an der Donau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical13.4% ×1.0
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Health and social work11.9% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services10.4% ×1.4
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.0% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Nikola an der Donau?
St. Nikola an der Donau has 740 residents (2026), ranking 1,852 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Nikola an der Donau?
St. Nikola an der Donau covers 13.1 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of St. Nikola an der Donau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Nikola an der Donau went from 816 to 740, a change of −9.3%.
Where is St. Nikola an der Donau?
St. Nikola an der Donau is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.233, longitude 14.907.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Nikola an der Donau?
In St. Nikola an der Donau, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 63.1% (2024), ranking 1,967 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for St. Nikola an der Donau?
In St. Nikola an der Donau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 19.9% (2024), ranking 158 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Nikola an der Donau?
In St. Nikola an der Donau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,111 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Nikola an der Donau?
The nearest to St. Nikola an der Donau are Grein (4.2 km), Neustadtl an der Donau (4.5 km), Nöchling (5.7 km), Waldhausen im Strudengau (5.9 km), Bad Kreuzen (8.3 km).