St. Oswald bei Freistadt: population and statistics
St. Oswald bei Freistadt has a population of 3,023 (2026) across 41.0 km², or 73.7 people per km². It ranks 589 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,023 residents
- 41.0 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 607 m
St. Oswald bei Freistadt in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Oswald bei Freistadt ranks No. 123 by population.
Share of women: 48.0% in St. Oswald bei Freistadt, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 74.1 in St. Oswald bei Freistadt, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,097 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,741 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lasberg, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Freistadt (8,244 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,388 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Oswald bei Freistadt over time
St. Oswald bei Freistadt had 2,873 residents in 2016 and 3,023 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,910 |
| 2022 | 2,922 |
| 2023 | 3,041 |
| 2024 | 3,047 |
| 2025 | 3,019 |
| 2026 | 3,023 |
All indicators for St. Oswald bei Freistadt
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. Oswald bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,820 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,895 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Oswald bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,251 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 602 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Oswald bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 197 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 808 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 209 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 855 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,712 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 224 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 870 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,789 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 244 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,436 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,997 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 282 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Oswald bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 303 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) | 668 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 963 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,546 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Oswald bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 552 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Oswald bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 896 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 569 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Oswald bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 340 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Oswald bei Freistadt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities12.6% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.5% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.0
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Oswald bei Freistadt
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Oswald bei Freistadt?
St. Oswald bei Freistadt has 3,023 residents (2026), ranking 589 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Oswald bei Freistadt?
St. Oswald bei Freistadt covers 41.0 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of St. Oswald bei Freistadt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Oswald bei Freistadt went from 2,873 to 3,023, a change of +5.2%.
Where is St. Oswald bei Freistadt?
St. Oswald bei Freistadt is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.500, longitude 14.583.
Share of women: what is the figure for St. Oswald bei Freistadt?
In St. Oswald bei Freistadt, “Share of women” stands at 48.0% (2026), ranking 1,895 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Oswald bei Freistadt?
In St. Oswald bei Freistadt, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 74.1 (2026), ranking 1,789 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Oswald bei Freistadt?
In St. Oswald bei Freistadt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,097 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Oswald bei Freistadt?
The nearest to St. Oswald bei Freistadt are Lasberg (4.4 km), Grünbach (5.5 km), Freistadt (5.8 km), Kefermarkt (7.2 km), Sandl (8.1 km).