St. Roman: population and statistics
St. Roman has a population of 1,773 (2026) across 31.8 km², or 55.8 people per km². It ranks 1,079 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,773 residents
- 31.8 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 565 m
St. Roman in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Roman ranks No. 237 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 85.0% in St. Roman, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.3% in St. Roman, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,105 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,451 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Münzkirchen, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Esternberg (2,830 residents), 8.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,420 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Roman over time
St. Roman had 1,755 residents in 2016 and 1,773 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,738 |
| 2022 | 1,755 |
| 2023 | 1,784 |
| 2024 | 1,789 |
| 2025 | 1,776 |
| 2026 | 1,773 |
All indicators for St. Roman
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. Roman | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 155 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,802 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,681 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Roman | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 663 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,210 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.69 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 94 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Roman | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 159 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,016 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 172 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,034 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 808 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 135 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,352 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,747 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 212 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,594 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,367 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,025 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Roman | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 85.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 7 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,962 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 468 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,231 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Roman | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Roman | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 499 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,129 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Roman | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,379 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,568 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Roman
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing16.3% ×2.7
- Other service activities11.9% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
- Transport and storage6.7% ×3.1
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Roman
Where is St. Roman?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Roman?
St. Roman has 1,773 residents (2026), ranking 1,079 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Roman?
St. Roman covers 31.8 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of St. Roman growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Roman went from 1,755 to 1,773, a change of +1.0%.
Where is St. Roman?
St. Roman is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.482, longitude 13.611.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Roman?
In St. Roman, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 85.0% (2024), ranking 7 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for St. Roman?
In St. Roman, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.3% (2024), ranking 1,903 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Roman?
In St. Roman, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,105 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Roman?
The nearest to St. Roman are Münzkirchen (3.3 km), Kopfing im Innkreis (6.1 km), Vichtenstein (6.4 km), Rainbach im Innkreis (6.7 km), Diersbach (8.0 km).