Stegersbach: population and statistics
Stegersbach has a population of 2,746 (2026) across 17.8 km², or 154 people per km². It ranks 665 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,746 residents
- 17.8 km²
- 154 people/km²
- 260 m
Stegersbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Stegersbach ranks No. 26 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 8.6% in Stegersbach, compared with an average of 5.4% in Burgenland and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,215 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,489 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bocksdorf, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fürstenfeld (10,358 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,860 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Stegersbach over time
Stegersbach had 2,616 residents in 2016 and 2,746 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,688 |
| 2022 | 2,701 |
| 2023 | 2,744 |
| 2024 | 2,752 |
| 2025 | 2,741 |
| 2026 | 2,746 |
All indicators for Stegersbach
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 | Stegersbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.8% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stegersbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,293 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 575 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.09 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stegersbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 210 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 256 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 643 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.0 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 339 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 539 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.5 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 332 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 678 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 271 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 316 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,789 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stegersbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 70.7% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,864 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.6% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 61 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,632 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 419 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 59.3 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 253 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stegersbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.0% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,424 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Stegersbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 563 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 772 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 688 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Stegersbach | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.4% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,716 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Stegersbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities13.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Construction9.2% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Stegersbach
Where is Stegersbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stegersbach?
Stegersbach has 2,746 residents (2026), ranking 665 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Stegersbach?
Stegersbach covers 17.8 km², with a density of 154 people per km².
Is the population of Stegersbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stegersbach went from 2,616 to 2,746, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Stegersbach?
Stegersbach is in Burgenland. It belongs to Güssing (district). Latitude 47.160, longitude 16.166.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Stegersbach?
In Stegersbach, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 8.6% (2024), ranking 61 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Stegersbach?
In Stegersbach, “Average household size” stands at 2.09 persons (2024), ranking 1,817 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stegersbach?
In Stegersbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,215 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stegersbach?
The nearest to Stegersbach are Bocksdorf (2.0 km), Ollersdorf im Burgenland (2.9 km), Burgauberg-Neudauberg (3.0 km), Olbendorf (4.3 km), Rohr im Burgenland (4.7 km).