St. Thomas am Blasenstein: population and statistics
St. Thomas am Blasenstein has a population of 938 (2026) across 29.0 km², or 32.4 people per km². It ranks 1,719 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 938 residents
- 29.0 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 711 m
St. Thomas am Blasenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Thomas am Blasenstein ranks No. 376 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.9% in St. Thomas am Blasenstein, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,109 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,060 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pierbach, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pabneukirchen (1,699 residents), 4.0 km away.
Population of St. Thomas am Blasenstein over time
St. Thomas am Blasenstein had 917 residents in 2016 and 938 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 917 |
| 2022 | 928 |
| 2023 | 934 |
| 2024 | 934 |
| 2025 | 949 |
| 2026 | 938 |
All indicators for St. Thomas am Blasenstein
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. Thomas am Blasenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,593 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,904 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Thomas am Blasenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 322 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,825 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.95 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 15 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Thomas am Blasenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 109 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,434 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 118 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,448 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 208 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 79 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,782 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,482 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 193 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,685 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,191 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,151 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Thomas am Blasenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 36 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,884 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 282 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,570 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,111 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Thomas am Blasenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Thomas am Blasenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,922 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 268 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,725 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Thomas am Blasenstein | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,607 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Thomas am Blasenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.1% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical16.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities12.8% ×1.5
- Health and social work10.3% ×1.0
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.8
- Information and communication3.8% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Thomas am Blasenstein?
St. Thomas am Blasenstein has 938 residents (2026), ranking 1,719 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Thomas am Blasenstein?
St. Thomas am Blasenstein covers 29.0 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of St. Thomas am Blasenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Thomas am Blasenstein went from 917 to 938, a change of +2.3%.
Where is St. Thomas am Blasenstein?
St. Thomas am Blasenstein is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.313, longitude 14.764.
Average household size: what is the figure for St. Thomas am Blasenstein?
In St. Thomas am Blasenstein, “Average household size” stands at 2.95 persons (2024), ranking 15 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Thomas am Blasenstein?
In St. Thomas am Blasenstein, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.9% (2024), ranking 36 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Thomas am Blasenstein?
In St. Thomas am Blasenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,109 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Thomas am Blasenstein?
The nearest to St. Thomas am Blasenstein are Pierbach (3.8 km), Rechberg (3.9 km), Pabneukirchen (4.0 km), Bad Kreuzen (6.1 km), Münzbach (6.2 km).