Steinfeld: population and statistics
Steinfeld has a population of 1,958 (2026) across 81.4 km², or 24.1 people per km². It ranks 987 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,958 residents
- 81.4 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 608 m
Steinfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Steinfeld ranks No. 65 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,952 € in Steinfeld, compared with an average of 1,043 € in Carinthia and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.2% in Steinfeld, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,284 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,396 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Greifenburg, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hermagor-Pressegger See (6,930 residents), 17 km away.
Population of Steinfeld over time
Steinfeld had 2,055 residents in 2016 and 1,958 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,019 |
| 2022 | 2,021 |
| 2023 | 2,009 |
| 2024 | 2,016 |
| 2025 | 1,996 |
| 2026 | 1,958 |
All indicators for Steinfeld
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 | Steinfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.0% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.6% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 197 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steinfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 839 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 952 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steinfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 137 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,174 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 159 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,113 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.5 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,440 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 193 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,013 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.6 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 976 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 150 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,879 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,952 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 32 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steinfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.4% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,766 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 575 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,076 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 28.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,149 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Steinfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.7% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,534 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Steinfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,079 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 544 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,027 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Steinfeld | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.2% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.3% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Steinfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing12.5% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×1.2
- Construction9.4% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.8% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Steinfeld
Where is Steinfeld?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steinfeld?
Steinfeld has 1,958 residents (2026), ranking 987 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Steinfeld?
Steinfeld covers 81.4 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Steinfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Steinfeld went from 2,055 to 1,958, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Steinfeld?
Steinfeld is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.758, longitude 13.250.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Steinfeld?
In Steinfeld, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,952 € (2019), ranking 32 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Steinfeld?
In Steinfeld, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.2% (2024), ranking 177 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steinfeld?
In Steinfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,284 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steinfeld?
The nearest to Steinfeld are Greifenburg (5.4 km), Weißensee (6.0 km), Kleblach-Lind (8.3 km), Gitschtal (8.7 km), Berg im Drautal (9.1 km).