Steuerberg: population and statistics
Steuerberg has a population of 1,573 (2026) across 32.8 km², or 48.0 people per km². It ranks 1,230 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,573 residents
- 32.8 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 803 m
Steuerberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Steuerberg ranks No. 89 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 125 € in Steuerberg, compared with an average of 504 € in Carinthia and 564 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.8% in Steuerberg, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 37.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,256 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower 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 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,594 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Albeck, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldkirchen in Kärnten (14,558 residents), 6.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,024 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Steuerberg over time
Steuerberg had 1,732 residents in 2016 and 1,573 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,579 |
| 2022 | 1,582 |
| 2023 | 1,601 |
| 2024 | 1,580 |
| 2025 | 1,573 |
| 2026 | 1,573 |
All indicators for Steuerberg
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 | Steuerberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.4% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 608 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steuerberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 629 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,278 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steuerberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 218 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 698 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 228 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 761 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145.2 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 74 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 261 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 720 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 165.9 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 70 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 125 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,927 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,596 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 869 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steuerberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.6% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,751 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 348 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,432 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.2 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Steuerberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.3% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 670 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Steuerberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.5% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,423 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 465 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,216 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Steuerberg | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.8% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 116 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Steuerberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work37.0% ×3.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.5% ×11.4
- Wholesale and retail trade10.5% ×0.5
- Construction10.1% ×1.5
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×0.6
- Other service activities3.9% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Steuerberg
Where is Steuerberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steuerberg?
Steuerberg has 1,573 residents (2026), ranking 1,230 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Steuerberg?
Steuerberg covers 32.8 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Steuerberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Steuerberg went from 1,732 to 1,573, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Steuerberg?
Steuerberg is in Carinthia. It belongs to Feldkirchen (district). Latitude 46.783, longitude 14.117.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Steuerberg?
In Steuerberg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 125 € (2019), ranking 1,927 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Steuerberg?
In Steuerberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.8% (2024), ranking 116 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steuerberg?
In Steuerberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,256 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steuerberg?
The nearest to Steuerberg are Albeck (3.9 km), St. Urban (5.4 km), Feldkirchen in Kärnten (6.9 km), Himmelberg (7.2 km), Deutsch-Griffen (8.6 km).