Sankt Pölten Population 2026
Sankt Pölten has a population of 21,911, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇦🇹 Austria, located in Lower Austria. Roughly 0.2% of Austria's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Vienna, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,911
Rank in Austria
#18
Coordinates
48.21°N, 15.64°E
~265 m elevation · Europe/Vienna
Distance to capital (Vienna)
54 km
34 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Austria
| City | Population | Rank in Austria |
|---|---|---|
| Wiener Neustadt | 44,820 | #10 |
| Baden | 26,286 | #14 |
| Mödling | 20,555 | #19 |
| Stockerau | 16,292 | #24 |
| Klosterneuburg | 15,614 | #25 |
| Amstetten | 15,559 | #26 |
| Perchtoldsdorf | 15,047 | #29 |
Cities near Sankt Pölten
- Stockerau16,292 people · ~47 km away
- Perchtoldsdorf15,047 people · ~48 km away
- Baden26,286 people · ~50 km away
- Mödling20,555 people · ~50 km away
- Klosterneuburg15,614 people · ~52 km away
- Vienna1,691,468 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sankt Pölten?
Sankt Pölten has a population of 21,911 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Austria.
What region is Sankt Pölten in?
Sankt Pölten is located in Lower Austria, Austria.
Is Sankt Pölten the capital of Austria?
No, the capital of Austria is Vienna, about 54 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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