St. Willibald: population and statistics
St. Willibald has a population of 1,078 (2026) across 14.5 km², or 74.2 people per km². It ranks 1,626 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,078 residents
- 14.5 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 431 m
St. Willibald in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Willibald ranks No. 352 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.6% in St. Willibald, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.1% in St. Willibald, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 36.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,034 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Enzenkirchen (1,760 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Willibald over time
St. Willibald had 1,125 residents in 2016 and 1,078 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,122 |
| 2022 | 1,118 |
| 2023 | 1,102 |
| 2024 | 1,091 |
| 2025 | 1,074 |
| 2026 | 1,078 |
All indicators for St. Willibald
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. Willibald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,170 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Willibald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 459 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,597 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Willibald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 101 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,502 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 110 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,507 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 623 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 140 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,310 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 129.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 250 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 413 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 764 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,270 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 522 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Willibald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 171 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 439 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,272 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 649 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Willibald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,315 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Willibald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 322 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,603 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Willibald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,140 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,931 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Willibald
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade36.7% ×1.6
- Other service activities15.8% ×1.9
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical6.5% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Construction5.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.3% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.3% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Willibald
Where is St. Willibald?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Willibald?
St. Willibald has 1,078 residents (2026), ranking 1,626 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Willibald?
St. Willibald covers 14.5 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of St. Willibald growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Willibald went from 1,125 to 1,078, a change of −4.2%.
Where is St. Willibald?
St. Willibald is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.367, longitude 13.683.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for St. Willibald?
In St. Willibald, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.6% (2024), ranking 1,931 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for St. Willibald?
In St. Willibald, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.1% (2024), ranking 171 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Willibald?
In St. Willibald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Willibald?
The nearest to St. Willibald are Enzenkirchen (3.1 km), Raab (3.1 km), Altschwendt (5.6 km), Natternbach (6.0 km), Zell an der Pram (6.7 km).