St. Peter am Wimberg: population and statistics
St. Peter am Wimberg has a population of 1,808 (2026) across 23.4 km², or 77.4 people per km². It ranks 1,060 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,808 residents
- 23.4 km²
- 77 people/km²
- 652 m
St. Peter am Wimberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Peter am Wimberg ranks No. 233 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.2% in St. Peter am Wimberg, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.6% in St. Peter am Wimberg, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,109 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,273 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Johann am Wimberg, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herzogsdorf (2,752 residents), 8.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,436 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Peter am Wimberg over time
St. Peter am Wimberg had 1,777 residents in 2016 and 1,808 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,732 |
| 2022 | 1,723 |
| 2023 | 1,712 |
| 2024 | 1,749 |
| 2025 | 1,790 |
| 2026 | 1,808 |
All indicators for St. Peter am Wimberg
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 Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,776 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Peter am Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 763 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,052 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Peter am Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 123 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,308 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 140 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,273 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,484 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 125 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,444 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,880 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 332 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,037 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,877 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 62 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Peter am Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 48 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 593 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,052 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 956 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Peter am Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,094 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Peter am Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 516 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,078 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Peter am Wimberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,352 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Peter am Wimberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.8% ×1.3
- Other service activities15.3% ×1.8
- Health and social work9.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.0% ×0.5
- Information and communication4.0% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Peter am Wimberg?
St. Peter am Wimberg has 1,808 residents (2026), ranking 1,060 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Peter am Wimberg?
St. Peter am Wimberg covers 23.4 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of St. Peter am Wimberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Peter am Wimberg went from 1,777 to 1,808, a change of +1.7%.
Where is St. Peter am Wimberg?
St. Peter am Wimberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.503, longitude 14.087.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for St. Peter am Wimberg?
In St. Peter am Wimberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.2% (2024), ranking 1,912 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Peter am Wimberg?
In St. Peter am Wimberg, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.6% (2024), ranking 48 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Peter am Wimberg?
In St. Peter am Wimberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,109 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Peter am Wimberg?
The nearest to St. Peter am Wimberg are St. Johann am Wimberg (3.6 km), St. Ulrich im Mühlkreis (4.3 km), Auberg (5.2 km), Niederwaldkirchen (5.7 km), Helfenberg (6.1 km).