St. Peter am Hart: population and statistics
St. Peter am Hart has a population of 2,569 (2026) across 22.9 km², or 112 people per km². It ranks 721 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,569 residents
- 22.9 km²
- 112 people/km²
- 371 m
St. Peter am Hart in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Peter am Hart ranks No. 158 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 68.5 in St. Peter am Hart, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 72.7% in St. Peter am Hart, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,202 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Braunau am Inn (17,534 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Peter am Hart over time
St. Peter am Hart had 2,451 residents in 2016 and 2,569 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,427 |
| 2022 | 2,459 |
| 2023 | 2,495 |
| 2024 | 2,580 |
| 2025 | 2,575 |
| 2026 | 2,569 |
All indicators for St. Peter am Hart
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. Peter am Hart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,411 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,418 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Peter am Hart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,042 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 747 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Peter am Hart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 155 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,039 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 174 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,024 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 176 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,110 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,890 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 353 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 956 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 403 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,750 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Peter am Hart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,736 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 779 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 855 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Peter am Hart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 577 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Peter am Hart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 765 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 694 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Peter am Hart | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,392 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Peter am Hart
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services10.9% ×1.4
- Health and social work10.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Construction5.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Peter am Hart
Where is St. Peter am Hart?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Peter am Hart?
St. Peter am Hart has 2,569 residents (2026), ranking 721 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Peter am Hart?
St. Peter am Hart covers 22.9 km², with a density of 112 people per km².
Is the population of St. Peter am Hart growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Peter am Hart went from 2,451 to 2,569, a change of +4.8%.
Where is St. Peter am Hart?
St. Peter am Hart is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.254, longitude 13.094.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Peter am Hart?
In St. Peter am Hart, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 68.5 (2026), ranking 1,890 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Peter am Hart?
In St. Peter am Hart, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 72.7% (2024), ranking 1,736 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Peter am Hart?
In St. Peter am Hart, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Peter am Hart?
The nearest to St. Peter am Hart are Braunau am Inn (4.5 km), Burgkirchen (5.6 km), Mining (5.6 km), Weng im Innkreis (6.6 km), Moosbach (7.5 km).